Which of the following best describes attribution of blame?
A)using cosmetic words to defuse the offensiveness of distasteful behavior
B)justifying immoral behavior by claiming it was caused by someone else's actions
C)avoiding self-contempt for personal behavior by comparing it to the more heinous actions of others
D)minimizing the harm caused by immoral actions by blaming the behavior on low societal standards

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Attribution of blame involves assigning responsibility for immoral behavior. Option B best describes this, as it involves justifying one's own immoral actions by placing the blame on someone else's actions.

Which of the Following Best Describes Attribution of Blame