As it relates to the stigma of mental illness, what is meant by "stereotyping"?

A. The reluctance of people to discuss their psychological problems because they are afraid others won't like them
B. The fact that people become sad and upset when they find out they have a mental illness
C. The automatic and incorrect beliefs many have about people with a psychiatric diagnosis
D. The problem of removing a diagnosis of mental illness, even if people make a full recovery


Answer: C

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