Which of the Following Is NOT True of Stigma of Mental

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of stigma of mental illness?

• A) It can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies.
• B) It can cause a sense of shame or degradation that decreases self-esteem and lowers self-worth.
• C) It has been shown to increase the likelihood that families will seek psychological services so they can have excuses for their children's poor behavior.
• D) It can be exacerbated by the way the media covers those with mental illness.

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