Stereotyping Is an Example of the Stigma of Mental Illness

question 94

Multiple Choice

Stereotyping is an example of the stigma of mental illness. It means ________

• A) people are reluctant to discuss their psychological problems because they are afraid others won't like them.
• B) people feel very sad and upset when they find out they have a mental illness.
• C) the automatic and often incorrect beliefs people have about people with mental illness.
• D) the problem of removing the diagnosis, even if people make a full recovery from mental illness.

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

Exploring mental health issues by understanding their signs, underlying reasons, and methods of care.

SASSI-3

A self-report screening instrument designed to assess the likelihood of substance dependence and abuse in individuals.

Substance Dependence

A condition in which an individual persistently uses a substance (e.g., drugs, alcohol) despite significant problems related to its use, leading to a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling its use, and persisting in its use despite harmful consequences.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem through the examination of symptoms.