The tendency to believe that people get what they deserve and deserve what they get is called
A) the other-race effect.
B) the scapegoat theory.
C) the just-world phenomenon.
D) the frustration-aggression principle.

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The just-world phenomenon is the tendency for individuals to believe that the world is fair and that people get what they deserve, and deserve what they get. This belief can lead people to blame victims of misfortune for their situation (such as blaming someone who was laid off for not working hard enough) and can create a lack of empathy for those facing hardships.

The Tendency to Believe That People Get What They Deserve