Train: Which Kind of Blame?

For each of the following scenarios, determine whether the person is externalizing or internalizing blame for the situation.

To answer, drag each character to a circle on the right side.


Jack likes playing basketball with friends, but he can get very competitive. After one game where his team lost, he lashed out at his teammates. While they may have not played their best, Jack played poorly as well. He stated that he felt like he had to carry the team and any mistakes he made were the result of trying to pick up the slack for his teammates.
  • Jack Character
  • Marcus Character
  • Whitney Character
Externalizing Blame
    Externalizing Blame
    Internalizing Blame
      Internalizing Blame