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:

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