Suppose that Eli has a strong belief in a just world. How should we expect him to respond when he is asked what he thinks about a new social welfare program to benefit the elderly?
A)"That sounds great; I support anything that helps others!"
B)"That sounds great; when I am old, I want to have those benefits."
C)"That sounds like a farce and I do not support it; the elderly's plight is their own fault."
D)"That sounds great; the more laws we can implement to help others, the better!"

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Belief in a just world often leads individuals to think that people get what they deserve. Therefore, Eli might view the elderly's situation as a result of their own actions and not support a welfare program intended to assist them, as he might believe they are responsible for their own plight.

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