The Belief in a Just World Is a ________, Which

question 100

Multiple Choice

The belief in a just world is a ________, which helps people ________.

• A) biased attribution; excuse their failures
• B) defensive attribution; explain away their failures
• C) fundamental attribution error; protect their self-esteem
• D) defensive attribution; view life as safe, orderly, and predictable

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Definitions:

Self-Monitoring

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Learning Disorder

A neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information, potentially leading to difficulties with reading, writing, or math.

Letter Reversals

A common phenomenon in early childhood learning where letters are written backward or upside down.