Final answer:
Option C). Accusing a pet of negative human-like characteristics is considered an 'anthropomorphic' explanation.
Step-by-step explanation:
Blaming a pet for being malicious, vengeful, etc. is regarded as an anthropomorphic justification for unjustified expectations. The ascription of human traits or actions to a god, animal, or object is known as anthropomorphism. An example of anthropomorphic thinking in this situation is believing that a pet possesses a human-like feeling of malice or retribution. This tendency to imbue pets with human emotions can be understood as a component of our cultural perspective on them, which differs depending on the society and can encompass anything from domination to affection. According to Yi-Fu Tuan, pets are frequently regarded with sentimentality and nostalgia in Western societies.