A high schooler died in a car accident and a teacher at his school was heard saying, "he was probably texting and lost control of the car." This is an example of ______.

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The "just world assumption" is a cognitive bias that leads people to believe that actions always yield fair and fitting consequences, essentially that the world is inherently just. In this context, the teacher's statement reflects a belief that the student's supposed action (texting) directly led to his accident, implying he got what he deserved for not paying attention, which aligns with the just world assumption.

A High Schooler Died in a Car Accident and a Teacher