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.


Answer: C

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