During the economic downturn,Alejandro's neighbor,a successful accountant,lost his job and had to sell his house.Alejandro decided that this neighbor "must have really messed up at his workplace." This is an example of ____.

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This is an example of a just-world belief, which is the tendency to believe that people get what they deserve in life. Alejandro is assuming that his neighbor must have done something wrong in order to lose his job and have to sell his house during the economic downturn. This is a reflection of the belief that people who work hard and make good choices will be successful, while those who make poor choices or don't work hard will suffer the consequences.

During the Economic Downturn,Alejandro's Neighbor,a Successful Accountant,lost His Job and Had