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Bias and Prejudice

Question 2 • CMS 2025-2026 Psychology INITIAL CREDIT (Full Course)

A type of cognitive bias where people typically view the world as having justice, which results in good people being rewarded and bad people being punished, is known as __________.

Answer
A
just-world phenomenon
B
in-group bias
C
social equalities
D
social inequalities

Explanation

The just-world phenomenon is the belief that the world is fundamentally fair, so people tend to get what they deserve. It can lead people to assume that good people will be rewarded and bad people punished. Therefore, the correct choice is “just-world phenomenon.”

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