just-world hypothesis
/ˌdʒʌst ˈwɜːrld haɪˌpɒθəsɪs/
the belief that people get what they deserve
“The just-world hypothesis leads to blaming victims for their misfortunes.”
Origin: Latin justus righteous, equitable + Greek hypothesis foundation
/ˌdʒʌst ˈwɜːrld haɪˌpɒθəsɪs/
the belief that people get what they deserve
“The just-world hypothesis leads to blaming victims for their misfortunes.”
Origin: Latin justus righteous, equitable + Greek hypothesis foundation