Just-World Hypothesis

Our belief that the world is fair, and consequently, that the moral standings of our actions will determine our outcomes. This viewpoint causes us to believe that those who do good will be rewarded, and those who exhibit negative behaviors will be punished.

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Related studies:

1. Rubin, Z., & Peplau, L. A. (1975). Who Believes in a Just World? Journal of Social Issues, 31(3), 65–89. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1975.tb00997.x
2. Lerner, M. J. (1980). The Belief in a Just World. Springer US.