The just-world belief is illustrated in which of the following scenarios?
a. ?When Mickey is mugged at 3:30 in the morning, one of his friends thinks, “Well, what did he expect would happen if he was on the street at that time of night”?
b. ?Zell gets a promotion at work, and despite the fact that others wanted the job they are genuinely happy for him and throw him a congratulatory party.
c. ?Marita is a woman of strong faith, and when she is diagnosed with leukemia she prays for healing and for the strength to endure her illness.
d. ?Sharon has been working at a retail establishment for several years and has stolen small amounts of money from time to time. In spite of this, she has been promoted to assistant manager of the store.
ANSWER:
a
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