People blame others when things go wrong to feel better about themselves. Imagine you spilled juice on your shirt and said it was because the table was too wobbly. That way, you don’t have to think about how clumsy you were. It’s like playing a game where everyone tries not to be the one who messed up.
Examples
- You failed a test, so you blamed your teacher for giving it too hard.
- Your friend didn’t show up on time, so you said the traffic was to blame.
- Your dog ate your homework, but not because you forgot to bring it home.
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See also
- Why Do People Feel ‘Anxious’ in Crowded Places?
- Why Do People Often Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
- Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?
- Why Do Some People Hear Music in Their Heads?
- Why Do People Get Stressed Out by the Same Things Over and Over?
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