The Just-World Hypothesis: Why We Crave Cosmic Justice
The Just-World Hypothesis: Beliefs in a Fair Universe The Core Definition of the Just-World Hypothesis The Just-World Hypothesis (JWH) is a pervasive cognitive bias that posits a fundamental belief among individuals that the world is inherently moral, fair, and orderly. At its core, this belief system dictates that people generally receive the outcomes they deserve; […]