When Stigmatized People Deliberately Behave in Ways That Contradict the Assumptions

question 11

Multiple Choice

When stigmatized people deliberately behave in ways that contradict the assumptions held about their abilities or character,this is called:

• A)passing.
• B)compensation.
• C)self-affirmation.
• D)self-promotion.

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Definitions:

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