Controversies in Psychiatry Flashcards
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Stigma?
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A social construction that devalues people due to a distinguishing characteristic
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Discrimination?
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The actual behaviour towards another group, involving excluding or restricting members from one group to opportunities that are available to other groups
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Prejudice?
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An assumption made about someone without having adequate knowledge to be able to do so with guaranteed accuracy
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