Fig. 1

Means (M) and standard errors (SE, error bars) of negative cognitions, negative affects, and negative behavioral inclinations (N_Participants = 4,059). Notes: Blame: I am of the opinion that Alexander himself/Alexandra herself^‡ is to blame for having flu/Corona^†. Deservingness: Alexander/Alexandra^‡ deserves to have flu/Corona^†. No sympathy: I would have no sympathy for Alexander/Alexandra^‡. Anger: I would be angry with Alexander/Alexandra^‡. Avoidance: Even after Alexander's/Alexandra's^‡ recovery, I would avoid meeting him/her^‡. Insulting: I would insult Alexander/Alexandra^‡ if I saw him/her^‡. Triage: If hospital treatment capacity were limited, Alexander/Alexandra^‡ should be given a lower priority for future illnesses. ^‡The displayed gender aligned to the gender in the vignette. ^†The displayed illness aligned to the illness in the vignette. Responses were assessed on a scale from “does not apply at all” (0) to “fully applies” (7)