Health Psychology L3

Question 1

What is a stigma

Answer 1

An attribute that discredits individuals, reducing them to a tainted identity

Question 2

Examples of a stigmatized condition

Answer 2

Aids/hiv, mental illness, cancer, leprosy, obesity epilepsy

Question 3

How does stigma lead to prejudice

Answer 3

I. Distinguishing & labelling differences
2. Associating differences with negative attributes
3. Separating “us” from ‘them “
4. Discrimination

Question 4

What is the primary source of prejudice

Answer 4

News and media

Question 5

Key attitudes to do with Mental Illness prejudices

Answer 5

Fear and Safety Concerns
Authoritarian views (people who are mentally ill should be forced to have treatment)
Perceptions of inpredictability

Question 6

What are the three strategies to combat stigma

Answer 6

Contact, Education and Protest

Question 7

Explain Contact as a strategy

Answer 7

Aim: facilitate interaction
Target: General Public especially youth
Outcome: reduced stereotypes and improved attitudes

Question 8

Explain Education as a strategy

Answer 8

Aim- to replace myths with accurate information
Targets: General public, selected sub groups
Outcome: Improved mental health literacy and symptom recognition

Question 9

Explain Protest as a strategy

Answer 9

Aim: object to negative representations
Targets: Opinion leaders, journalists
Outcome: Supress negative attitudes and representation

Question 10

How do we measure impact of stigma reduction

Answer 10

Stereotypes and prejudce over time