Sonya, who believes in a just world, believes that Sander is responsible for his getting cancer because of his lifestyle. This phenomenon is known as

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Blaming the victim is the phenomenon in which individuals believe that the victim is responsible for their own fate or misfortune, even if external factors or circumstances have contributed to their situation. In this case, Sonya's belief in a just world leads her to believe that Sander's cancer must be due to his own actions or choices, rather than factors outside of his control.

Sonya, Who Believes in a Just World, Believes That Sander