The phenomenon where individuals and groups misdirect frustration and aggression, blaming a less powerful, innocent group for their own problems and failures instead of accepting responsibility.
The manager's Scapegoating Theory was evident when he blamed the interns for the project's failure instead of acknowledging his own mistakes.
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Get the CHER SCAPEGOAT mug.Created by Blacklightjack a Moral Scapegoat is a character in fictional media which would generally be regarded as evil, however the story attempts to excuse this behavior because of prior events or experiences like Trauma, personal vendettas etc.
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