... compensate victims, we do not ascribe more blame to one victim than another, but the amount of compensation offered differs according to circumstances." (Angles on Applied Psychology, 2003, page 133) Positively, Learner's 1966 experiment explained why victims are derogated. Also the evidence gathered supports the just world hypothesis. Negatively, as with all laboratory studies it can be suggested that it lacks ecological validity. Lerner's just world hypothesis has produced an understanding of significant social implications. A concern is that it implies that the belief in a just world may undermine a commitment to justice. Negatively, there is also evidence that does not support the just world hypothesis. For example individuals do not always blame the victim of a crime. Research into the just world hypothesis has influenced changes in society and within the legal system. Positively, it recognised that a way to not blame victims is to compensate them. At one point ...

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