Which of the following best describes attribution of blame?
A) Using cosmetic words to defuse the offensiveness of distasteful behavior
B) Justifying immoral behavior by claiming it was caused by someone else's actions
C) Avoiding self-contempt for personal behavior by comparing it to the more heinous actions of others
D) Minimizing the harm caused by immoral actions by blaming the behavior on low societal standards

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Attribution of blame involves justifying immoral behavior by blaming someone else for their actions. This is reflected in choice B.

The other choices do not accurately describe attribution of blame: 
- Choice A involves using euphemisms to soften the impact of distasteful behavior, but does not involve shifting blame. 
- Choice C involves comparing one's own behavior to that of others to avoid self-blame, but does not involve blaming others for one's own actions. 
- Choice D involves blaming societal standards for causing immoral behavior, but not blaming specific individuals for their actions.

Which of the Following Best Describes Attribution of Blame