When Mary, the Owner of a Large Apartment Complex, Was

question 34

Multiple Choice

When Mary, the owner of a large apartment complex, was deciding whom to rent an open apartment to, she immediately disregarded the application of 84-year-old Millie because Mary does not rent apartments to old women. Mary's treatment of Millie is best described as:

• A) Scapegoating
• B) Individual discrimination
• C) Negative contact
• D) Institutional discrimination

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Definitions:

Ego-Dystonic

Refers to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are felt to be repugnant, distressing, unacceptable, and inconsistent with one's self-concept.

Hoarding Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, leading to clutter that disrupts one's ability to use their living or work spaces.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) which the person feels driven to perform.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification system for mental disorders used by healthcare professionals.