When blame for the mistakes of others is placed on another person or group, this is known as
A)blame projection.
B)scapegoating.
C)blame trajectory.
D)false blaming.

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Scapegoating refers to the practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame. It involves attributing the faults or mistakes of others to a person or group that is not responsible, often to deflect responsibility or criticism from those actually at fault.

When Blame for the Mistakes of Others Is Placed on Another