The Assumption That Life Is Fair and That People Get

question 467

Multiple Choice

The assumption that life is fair and that people get what they deserve and also deserve what they get is the ___________.

• A)frustration-aggression hypothesis
• B)self-fulfilling prophecy
• C)just world hypothesis
• D)empathy altruism hypothesis

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Definitions:

Synapses

The junctions between neurons through which electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.

Basement Membrane

A thin, dense layer of extracellular matrix that separates epithelial and endothelial cells from the underlying connective tissue.

Tendons

Strong connective tissue that connects muscles to bones, transferring the force of muscle contractions to facilitate movement.

Ligaments

Tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support in joints.