Which of the Following Statements Is Inconsistent with Belief in the Just

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is inconsistent with belief in the just world hypothesis

• A) By and large, people deserve what they get.
• B) In almost any business or profession, people who do their job well will rise to the top.
• C) It is a common occurrence for the guilty person to get off free in American courts.
• D) People who meet with misfortune have often brought it on themselves.

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