Chapter 6D

Question 1

PREJUDICE

Answer 1

negative preconception held against people within a certain group or social category.

Question 2

DISCRIMINATION

Answer 2

unjust treatment of people due to their membership with a certain social category.

Question 3

Types of discrimination?

Answer 3

direct discrimination-treated unfairly based on association with group
Indirect discrimination-a practice or rule applies to all people and unfairly disadvantages a group.

Question 4

STIGMA

Answer 4

feeling of shame or disgrace experienced by an individual for a characteristic that differentiates them from others.

Question 5

MENTAL WELLBEING

Answer 5

an individuals current psychological state, involving their ability to think, process information, and regulate emotions.

Question 6

person experiencing optimal mental wellbeing:

Answer 6

make decisions, use logic, high levels of self-esteem, high levels of self-confidence and optimism, low levels of stress and anxiety

Question 7

positive influences of mental wellbeing:

Answer 7

adequate nutrition and hydration, appropriate amounts of exercise, healthy functional relationships with family and friends.

Question 8

negative influences of mental wellbeing:

Answer 8

dwelling on negative thoughts, substance abuse, conflict within friends and family

Question 9

approaches to reduce prejudice, discrimination, and stigma

Answer 9

education, inter-group contact, social media, laws