Gove and Fain's Research Suggested the Negative Stereotypes of the Mentally

question 6

Multiple Choice

Gove and Fain's research suggested the negative stereotypes of the mentally ill persist and that actual behavior toward the mentally ill is __________.

• A) very negative
• B) supportive
• C) concerned
• D) limited

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting thoughts, beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Role-Playing

A teaching or training technique that involves acting out situations or assuming the roles of characters to simulate real-life scenarios.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.