According to the minority stress model, members of minority groups are more likely to experience stress than the general population due to
A) increased job discrimination specifically.
B) less adequate health care.
C) increased social isolation.
D) the hostile social environment created by stigma, prejudice, and discrimination.

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The minority stress model suggests that members of minority groups are more likely to experience stress due to the hostile social environment created by stigma, prejudice, and discrimination. This model encompasses various forms of social adversity, including but not limited to job discrimination, inadequate healthcare, and social isolation, as specific manifestations of the broader societal attitudes and structures that contribute to minority stress.

According to the Minority Stress Model, Members of Minority Groups