The concept that helps observers deal with perceived inequities in others' lives and yet maintain the belief that the world is just refers to ________ attribution.
A) explanatory
B) situational
C) predictive
D) defensive

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Defensive attribution refers to the tendency for individuals to attribute their own misfortunes to external or situational factors, while attributing the misfortunes of others to internal or dispositional factors. This helps individuals maintain their belief in a just world despite observing inequities, by essentially blaming the victim for their own misfortune.

The Concept That Helps Observers Deal with Perceived Inequities in Others