Identify the Statement That Accurately Differentiates Stereotypes and Discrimination

question 52

Multiple Choice

Identify the statement that accurately differentiates stereotypes and discrimination.

• A) Stereotypes refer to the unfair treatment of people based on prejudice, whereas discrimination is a preconceived judgment about a group of people.
• B) Stereotypes are prohibited by law, whereas discrimination is not prohibited by law.
• C) Stereotypes are generalized, fixed images of others, whereas discrimination is the unfair or inequitable treatment based on prejudice.
• D) Stereotypes can be countered or eliminated, whereas discrimination cannot be countered or eliminated.

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Definitions:

Social Supports

The networks of family, friends, and community that provide emotional, informational, and material assistance to individuals.

Psychosocially

Pertaining to the influence of social factors and individual psychological aspects on the well-being or mental health of a person.

Referrals

Recommendations by a healthcare provider for a patient to see a specialist or receive specific medical services for further diagnosis or treatment.

Debilitating Chronic Illness

A long-term disease or condition that significantly impairs the physical or mental ability to perform daily activities.