A person is labeled by the community as having schizophrenia. Based on available evidence, it is MOST likely that:

A) community members, and the person, will have a more negative view of the person.
B) community members, but not the person, will have a more negative view of the person.
C) the person, but not community members, will have a more negative view of the person.
D) neither the person nor community members will have a more negative view of the person.

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Hannah Marcotte · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Stigma associated with mental health conditions like schizophrenia often leads to negative perceptions by both the individual and the community. This can exacerbate feelings of isolation and discrimination for the person diagnosed.

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