Attributing those personal traits that you consider undesirable to the members of a minority group,and then condemning these people for having these traits refers to __________.

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The given scenario refers to the psychological defense mechanism of projection, which involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts, traits, or emotions to another person or group. In this case, the person attributes undesirable personal traits to the members of a minority group and then condemns them for it. This defense mechanism is often used to avoid dealing with one's own unacceptable thoughts or emotions.

Attributing Those Personal Traits That You Consider Undesirable to the Members