Blame directed inward is the definition of

• A. Anger
• B. Denial
• C. Guilt
• D. Grief

Answer: (C)

Blame directed inward is guilt. It’s the feeling of personal responsibility for a perceived wrong and the remorse that comes with self-blame. It differs from anger, which targets others or circumstances; denial, which is refusing to accept reality; and grief, which is the sorrow tied to loss. So guilt best matches the idea of blaming yourself.