Tag: types of scapegoats
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10 Signs Someone Is Scapegoating You (and How to Heal)
You don’t have to accept the role of scapegoat. Sometimes, our relationships can turn toxic, manifesting in behaviors like scapegoating. If you’ve ever felt unfairly blamed or targeted in a group setting, you might be someone’s unwitting scapegoat. Scapegoating behavior can happen in almost any relationship. It could be within your family, workplace, or social…
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Psychologists Explain the Reasons Why Narcissists Need a Scapegoat
Narcissistic personality disorder is a complex cluster B disorder with many complex symptoms. These symptoms affect how a narcissist interacts with the people around them. Often, narcissists feel the need to cast the people closest to them in specific roles that fulfill selfish needs. One of these roles is the scapegoat. A scapegoat in the…