Scapegoating

Process in which the mechanisms of projection or displacement are utilized in focusing feelings of aggression, hostility, frustration, etc., upon another individual or group; the amount of blame being unwarranted.

Year introduced: 1991(1976)

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.813.572, F01.393.246.500, F01.393.693.500

MeSH Unique ID: D012539

Previous Indexing:

• Displacement (Psychology) (1968-1975)
• Schizophrenia (1966-1975)

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Social Behavior
Scapegoating

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Displacement, Psychological
Scapegoating

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Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Defense Mechanisms
Projection
Scapegoating