When an individual has a tendency to blame victims for their misfortune, so that they feel less likely to be victimized in a similar way, the individual is demonstrating
A) a defensive attribution.
B) a rationalization attribution.
C) the self-effacing bias.
D) the self-serving bias.

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The tendency to blame victims for their misfortune in order to protect oneself from experiencing similar misfortune is known as a defensive attribution. This is a cognitive strategy used to maintain a sense of control over one's environment and reduce anxiety about potential negative outcomes.

When an Individual Has a Tendency to Blame Victims for Their