Controversies in Psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
What is stigma?
A
Social construction that devalues people due to a distinguishing characteristic
2
Q
What is discrimination?
A
Actual behaviour towards a group. Involves excluding or restricting members from groups or opportunities
3
Q
What is prejudice?
A
Assumption made about someone or something before having adequate knowledge to be able to do so with guaranteed accuracy
4
Q
How does stigma develop?
A
Attitudes develop in early childhood
Stable over many years
Influenced by experience
Tolerance depends on closeness of interaction
5
Q
What is the link between stigma and mental illness?
A
Beliefs reinforced by media
Depiction of MI in movies
