Blaming the Victim Often Results When a Person Strongly Believes

question 99

Multiple Choice

Blaming the victim often results when a person strongly believes in the:

• A)diffusion of responsibility.
• B)attribution of responsibility.
• C)social identity theory.
• D)just-world hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Legitimate Authority

The rightful or morally justified power held by an entity or individual, which is recognized and followed by others.

Unconscious Desire

Wishes or wants that influence behavior without becoming part of conscious awareness.

Ethical Concerns

Considerations related to determining what is right or wrong in a moral sense, often applied in professional and personal decision-making.

Psychological Study

The scientific research and analysis of human behavior, emotions, and mental processes.