Dennis Just Learned That His Company Has Been Reading the E-Mails

question 127

True/False

Dennis just learned that his company has been reading the e-mails he has sent while at work without getting his permission. Dennis can sue the company for invasion of privacy under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1997.

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Definitions:

Just-world Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is fundamentally fair, leading individuals to rationalize unjust situations by blaming the victims.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups.

Scapegoat Theory

A psychological and sociological concept where individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems not of their making, often to deflect responsibility from the true sources.

Just-world Phenomenon

is the cognitive bias to believe that the world is fair and people get what they deserve, often used to rationalize injustice.