Frank got a bad grade on his assignment. Taking the bus back home he has to stand because of overcrowding, and when he gets off he realises that he has forgotten his umbrella. At home he yells at his flatmate, 'why isn't dinner ready yet?' We feel sorry for the new flatmate who has just fallen victim to:

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Frank is displacing his frustration and anger from his bad day onto his flatmate, who is not responsible for any of the events that led to his bad mood. This is a classic example of scapegoating, where an individual unfairly blames another for their own problems or negative feelings.

Frank Got a Bad Grade on His Assignment