Stereotyping Is an Example of the Stigma of Mental Illness

question 94

Multiple Choice

Stereotyping is an example of the stigma of mental illness. It means ________

• A) people are reluctant to discuss their psychological problems because they are afraid others won't like them.
• B) people feel very sad and upset when they find out they have a mental illness.
• C) the automatic and often incorrect beliefs people have about people with mental illness.
• D) the problem of removing the diagnosis, even if people make a full recovery from mental illness.

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Definitions:

Carl Jung

A Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, emphasizing the role of individual psyche and the importance of personal growth and exploration.

Trait

A personal characteristic that is stable across situations and is used to describe or explain personality.

Carl Jung's Theory

A set of psychological theories that emphasize the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation as core elements of human psyche development.

Archetypes

Universal, inherited models of people, behaviors, or personalities that shape human experience and influence thoughts, actions, and desires.