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A 3 page research paper that discusses, first of all, how people tend to rationalize abusive behavior to avoid taking responsibility and the importance of taking responsibility. Then, the writer explores some of the consequences to such actions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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reaction of the perpetrator is to try to convince himself (or herself) that others were at fault and whatever we did was not really our responsibility (Holmes, 2004). Some common
ways that people employ to deny responsibility are: (1) Blaming the victim -- "She provided me" or "He made me do it." (2) Justifying the violence or abuse -- "I
had the right or "I had no choice" or "He (or she" hit me first. (3) Blaming an outside factor -- "I had a little too much to drink" or
"I had a really bad day" (4) Minimizing the facts --"It was only a slap, not real violence" or "In all the years weve been married, I only lost it
those few times" or "Its not that a big a deal" (Holmes, 2004). It is typical for individuals to use these sort of tactics to deny responsibility, shift
flame and indicate that--somehow--that the perpetrator is the victim (Holmes, 2004). However, Holmes (2004) points out that when people use such tactics, they also give up something very positive, which
is when the abuser pictures himself or herself as the victim, they are giving away their personal power. The truth is that everyone really is in control. Individuals choose
their emotions, their actions and their reactions to certain circumstances or other peoples behavior (Holmes, 2004). The perpetrator of abuse choose this reaction; therefore, he or she can choose
not to react in this manner. There is the possibility for change. As Holmes (2004) points out, this is not to say that everyone is responsible for everything that happens
to them, but they are responsible for how they react to the things that happen to them. It is also true that abusive actions always come with consequences. Problems
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