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Meaning of just-world fallacy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A form of cognitive bias by which people believe that someone's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences upon them, with good deeds rewarded and bad deeds punished.

Equivalents

Deutsch Gerechte-Welt-Glaube

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

just-world hypothesis justacorps Juste juste-au-corps Juster Justesen

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