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1
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What can negative bias in many stereotypes lead to?

A

Prejudice

2
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What is the difference between discreditable and discredited when it comes to stigma?

A

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

3
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What is the difference between felt and enacted stigma?

A

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.

4
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What is the impact of stereotyping and stigma in the following clinical setting: diagnosing symptoms?

A

Symptoms missed due to attributes linked to illness

5
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What is the impact of stereotyping and stigma in the following clinical setting: patient disclosure?

A

Patient reluctant to disclose symptoms