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Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and AIDS — Quiz

Question 8 • Contemporary Health

What causes a person to feel socially stigmatized when he or she has a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

Answer
A
acceptance for unique personal qualities
B
judgment for a personal condition
C
acceptance by people in a community
D
loss of wages and productivity

Explanation

Social stigma occurs when a person is judged or treated negatively because of a characteristic or condition. In this case, the STI is the personal condition that leads to judgment, so the correct choice is “judgment for a personal condition.”

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