A readiness to assume that enslaved people deserve the cruel treatment they receive best illustrates
A) ingroup bias.
B) outgroup homogeneity.
C) the just-world phenomenon.
D) the frustration-aggression principle.

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The just-world phenomenon refers to the tendency to believe that the world is a just place where people get what they deserve. This can lead individuals to blame victims for their own misfortunes, including the cruel treatment of enslaved people.

A Readiness to Assume That Enslaved People Deserve the Cruel