Find concepts and theories of psychological science. I include definitions, examples, names of theorists, and references to conceptual articles and research studies. This blog is for educational purposes only. No clinical services are provided. See a mental health provider for diagnoses and treatment. I may earn income from purchases of advertised products or links.
Scapegoat theory is based on findings that people tend to blame their mistakes,
failures, poor judgments, or negative circumstances on outgroups. A politician
might blame another party or nation for economic woes.
Read more about the related concepts of discrimination and prejudice
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