Yvonne is high in stigma consciousness. On a recent paper, her instructor made sexist comments about her work. When reading those comments, Yvonne likely experienced

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High stigma consciousness indicates a sensitivity to experiences of discrimination or prejudice, which can lead to a heightened stress response. Cortisol is a hormone that is released in response to stress, indicating a higher cortisol reactivity in Yvonne. Heightened activation in the cerebellum or low blood pressure are not necessarily related to stigma consciousness or experiencing sexism.

Yvonne Is High in Stigma Consciousness