Which of the following is an example of scapegoating?

A. When a man's alcohol use begins to bother his wife, she starts having an affair.
B. When a man is seriously hurt in an accident, his wife asks the children to help take care of him.
C. After a miscarriage, the husband tells the wife she should have taken better care of herself while pregnant.
D. When a woman loses her employment, her children give up their allowance to help with finances.


Answer: C

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