Scapegoating refers to the practice of:

A) accepting defeat in an organizational conflict.
B) assigning people to cognitive boxes and then negatively evaluating them.
C) discriminating against people over the age of 40.
D) unfairly blaming others when things go wrong.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes, instead of identifying the true cause.

Cognitive Boxes

Cognitive boxes, or schemata, are mental structures that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Organizational Conflict

Any disagreement, discord, or dispute arising within an organization, stemming from differences in opinions, values, or interests among individuals or groups.