Asked by armando

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.

Rose has been working as a receptionist for 20 years. One day, she receives a check in the mail for $750,000—an inheritance from a distant relative.

Considering the just-world phenomenon, when people interact with Rose, what is the most likely response they will have to her situation?

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Rose has been working as a receptionist for 20 years. One day, she receives a check in the mail for $750,000—an inheritance from a distant relative. Considering the just-world phenomenon, when people interact with Rose, what is the most likely response they will have to her situation?
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is well deserved.
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is undeserved.
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance will be wasted.
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is just good luck.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
People will assume that Rose’s inheritance is well deserved.

Explanation: The just-world phenomenon leads observers to believe people get what they deserve; when someone experiences good fortune, others tend to infer that it was earned or deserved to preserve the belief in a fair world.