👉 Misattribution is a concept in communication theory that refers to the act of attributing someone else's actions or statements to something else, rather than acknowledging one's own responsibility. It can occur when an individual attributes their own mistakes or failures onto another person without taking full responsibility for their own actions. Misattribution can be harmful because it undermines trust and cooperation among individuals involved in a situation. When misattributed, people may feel that they are not held accountable for the consequences of their actions,
