Which of the Following Best Defines a Stigma

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a stigma?

• A) An individual who is incapable of taking on the perspectives of another person.
• B) Communication that occurs in the context of marginalized or overlooked populations.
• C) A characteristic that discredits a person because he or she is seen as abnormal or undesirable.
• D) A pattern of interaction in which one person perpetually criticizes or condemns others because of characteristics that are out of their immediate control.

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Definitions:

Sock Puppeting

The act of creating a fake online identity to praise, defend, or create the illusion of support for oneself, a stand, or a product.

PSP

stands for PlayStation Portable, a handheld game console developed by Sony.

Fraudulent Marketing

Deceptive or misleading marketing practices that intentionally mislead consumers for the benefit of the advertiser or marketer, often leading to consumer harm.

Match-up Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the effectiveness of an advertisement is significantly higher when there is a congruent match between the endorser and the product being endorsed.