Asked by Lillian Gowen on May 08, 2024
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According to research presented in the text,fully 60% of fictional television characters suffering from mental illness in the period 1994-1997 were involved in crime or violence.This illustrates that the portrayal of people with disabilities:
A) tends to break down traditional,mainstream,negative stereotypes
B) tends to change with the times
C) tends to remain the same over time
D) tends to reinforce traditional,mainstream,negative stereotypes
Mental Illness
A broad category of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often characterized by distress and impairment in functioning.
Negative Stereotypes
Harmful and oversimplified beliefs or perceptions about a group of people based on their race, gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.
- Assess the contribution of media in framing public perceptions and stereotypes.
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Terin tjiptaMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The research presented in the text shows that the majority of fictional television characters with mental illness were portrayed as involved in crime or violence. This reinforces negative stereotypes that associate mental illness with dangerous behavior. Therefore, the portrayal of people with disabilities tends to reinforce traditional, mainstream negative stereotypes.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the contribution of media in framing public perceptions and stereotypes.