Which of the following statement is true regarding the role of media in the stereotyping and stigmatization of individuals with mental illness?
A)Media has focused on the dangerousness, criminality and unpredictability of mental illness.
B)Media images model negative reactions to people with a mental illness, such as fear, rejection and ridicule.
C)Media has produced some sensitive and educational material regarding the mentally ill, with goals of reducing stigmatization.
D)All of the above.

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All three statements are true. The media has historically portrayed individuals with mental illness as dangerous and unpredictable, which contributes to the stigmatization of this population. Additionally, media images often model negative reactions to individuals with mental illness, such as fear, rejection, and ridicule. However, there have been some efforts to produce more sensitive and educational material aimed at reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.

Which of the Following Statement Is True Regarding the Role