Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Rose has been working as a receptionist for 20 years. One day, she receives a check in the mail for $750,000—an inheritance from a distant relative. Considering the just-world phenomenon, when people interact with Rose, what is the most likely response they will have to her situation? Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Rose has been working as a receptionist for 20 years. One day, she receives a check in the mail for $750,000—an inheritance from a distant relative. Considering the just-world phenomenon, when people interact with Rose, what is the most likely response they will have to her situation?
Answer
A
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is well deserved.
B
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is undeserved.
C
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance will be wasted.
D
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is just good luck.
Explanation
The just-world phenomenon is the tendency to believe that people generally get what they deserve. People applying this belief to Rose’s unexpected inheritance are most likely to assume she deserves it, even though it came from a distant relative and was not earned through her work. Thus, the best answer is “People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is well deserved.”
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