When her boyfriend is feeling slighted over an event that occurred at work, Meghan feels that she is at fault for his negative feelings. This is an example of

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Personalization is the tendency to assume personal responsibility for negative events or outcomes that may not be our fault. In this case, Meghan is assuming responsibility for her boyfriend's negative feelings even though they may be a result of something that happened at work.

When Her Boyfriend Is Feeling Slighted Over an Event That