Which of the Following Statement Is True Regarding the Role

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is true regarding the role of media in the stereotyping and stigmatization of individuals with mental illness?

• A)Media has focused on the dangerousness, criminality and unpredictability of mental illness.
• B)Media images model negative reactions to people with a mental illness, such as fear, rejection and ridicule.
• C)Media has produced some sensitive and educational material regarding the mentally ill, with goals of reducing stigmatization.
• D)All of the above.

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