Melissa was recently diagnosed as suffering from bipolar disorder. When her coworkers find out, they stop inviting her to get drinks after work, and her boss promotes several less qualified employees ahead of her
The most likely cause of Melissa's treatment is
A) the M'Naghten effect.
B) the stigma associated with mental illness.
C) her coworkers confusing "unusual" behavior for "abnormal" behavior.
D) her coworkers confusing bipolar and unipolar disorder.
Answer: B
Rationale: Stigmas include negative stereotypes about what it means to have a psychological disorder, and stigmatization may lead to discrimination, unjustified fears, and alienation.
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