Stigma is defined as a(n) _______ that sets a person apart from others, connects the person to undesirable features, and leads others to reject the person.

A. mental disorder
B. emotion
C. label
D. thought process


Answer: C. label

Psychology

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A. classical conditioning B. social-learning theory C. operant conditioning D. reinforcement reduction

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The tendency to return to one's predetermined growth after a problem is alleviated is referred to as:

a. phenalization. c. canalization. b. proximodistal development. d. cephalocaudal development.

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a. increased appetite c. headache b. disorientation d. depression

Psychology