Knowing That Lloyd Is Suffering from Bipolar Disorder and Currently

question 59

Multiple Choice

Knowing that Lloyd is suffering from bipolar disorder and currently is undergoing treatment, Joan assumes that he will relapse sooner or later and, therefore, refuses to hire him as a delivery person. Joan's reaction and response to Lloyd's application reflects the impact of

• A)labeling a person with a disorder rather than the problem.
• B)prejudice and discrimination.
• C)social stigma.
• D)all of these.

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