The desire to believe in a just world tends to make people believe that:

A) people ultimately get what they deserve.
B) people are generally innocent and deserve help.
C) helping is never warranted.
D) helping should be based on a social exchange.

The desire to believe in a just world leads to the belief that people ultimately get what they deserve, regardless of circumstances. This may lead to a lack of empathy towards those who are struggling or experiencing hardships, as they are seen as deserving of their situation. It may also result in victim blaming, as individuals may assume that those who have experienced negativity or injustice must have done something to deserve it.