The destructive beliefs and attitudes held by a society that are ascribed to groups considered different in some manner,such as people with mental illness are called
A)disorders
B)stigmas.
C)preconceived notions.
D)discriminative categories.

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Stigmas are negative stereotypes and attitudes held by society towards certain groups, such as those with mental illness. This can lead to discrimination and exclusion of these individuals from the rest of society. Disorders, preconceived notions, and discriminative categories do not specifically refer to this phenomenon.

The Destructive Beliefs and Attitudes Held by a Society That