A news commentator says,"The doctor deserved to become infected with the Ebola virus because he chose to help those infected people in Africa." This attitude illustrates

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This statement demonstrates the just-world phenomenon, which is the belief that people generally get what they deserve. In this case, the commentator is suggesting that the doctor "deserved" to become infected because of his choice to help those infected with the Ebola virus. This belief ignores factors such as luck, privilege, and other external circumstances that can contribute to outcomes in life.

A News Commentator Says,"The Doctor Deserved to Become Infected with the Ebola