just-world hypothesis

English

Noun

just-world hypothesis

1. 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.

Synonyms

• just-world fallacy

Translations

Translations

• German: Gerechte-Welt-Glaube m
• Turkish: adil dünya inancı