Placing the Blame for a Negative Outcome on External Factors

question 96

Multiple Choice

Placing the blame for a negative outcome on external factors that are not entirely blameworthy is known as ________.

• A) scapegoating
• B) buffing
• C) stalling
• D) justifying
• E) overconforming

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Definitions:

Local Reflex

Reflex of the intramural plexus of the digestive tract that does not involve the brain or spinal cord.

CNS

The central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, coordinates body activities.

Nicotine

A stimulant and addictive substance found in tobacco products that acts on the nervous system.

Sympathetic Responses

Physiological reactions initiated by the sympathetic nervous system that prepare the body for 'fight or flight' situations, such as increased heart rate and blood flow.