Sterotypes And Stigma

Question 1

What can negative bias in many stereotypes lead to?

Answer 1

Prejudice

Question 2

What is the difference between discreditable and discredited when it comes to stigma?

Answer 2

Discreditable is when there is nothing seen but there could be stigma is someone finds out
Eg HIV/ mental illness

Discredited is when there is a visible characteristic or well known stigma which sets them apart
Eg disability, known suicide attempt

Question 3

What is the difference between felt and enacted stigma?

Answer 3

Enacted is the real experience of prejudice, discrimination and disadvantaged as the consequence of a condition.

Felt is the fear of enacted stigma, can result in shame (associated with having a condition). It results in selective concealment.

Question 4

What is the impact of stereotyping and stigma in the following clinical setting: diagnosing symptoms?

Answer 4

Symptoms missed due to attributes linked to illness

Question 5

What is the impact of stereotyping and stigma in the following clinical setting: patient disclosure?

Answer 5

Patient reluctant to disclose symptoms