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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.1
What does 'just-world hypothesis' refer to in terms of person perception?
A theory suggesting that people construct a mental model of the world based on fairness and justice, but ignore real inequalities present within it.
The idea that everyone has equal opportunities for achieving success if they work hard enough regardless of social, economic or racial disparities.
The belief that people get what they deserve and deserve what they get.
The notion that an individual’s world view is entirely based on his/her past experiences and learned behaviors.
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