Your Textbook Mentions That Which of the Following Methods Can

question 88

Multiple Choice

Your textbook mentions that which of the following methods can be successful in reducing the stigma of mental illness?

• A)Educating the public about the biopsychosocial explanations of mental illness
• B)Limiting contact with individuals suffering from the most debilitating mental illnesses
• C)encouraging the use of diagnostic labels
• D)Limiting the general public's access to information about specific mental illnesses

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Definitions:

Enlightenment

A cultural and intellectual movement in Europe, which emphasized reason, scientific inquiry, and individual liberty over traditional social hierarchies and religious dogma.

Secularisation

The process by which religious institutions, practices, and beliefs lose their social significance, reflecting a societal shift towards secular or non-religious values.

Collectivism-Individualism Contrast

Highlights the cultural differences between societies that prioritize group goals and interdependence (collectivism) versus those that prioritize individual rights and independence (individualism).

Etic-Emic Distinction

The division between two approaches in research and anthropology: "etic" focuses on commonalities across cultures (akin to an outsider's perspective), while "emic" focuses on understanding culture from an insider's perspective.