guilt by association

responsibility for a misdeed ascribed to an innocent person solely because he or she has some connection with the perpetrator (or perpetrators) of the wrong. The observer’s negative attitude toward the wrongdoer generalizes to the associated person.

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Psychology term of the day

September 1st 2024

genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

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