Question

When stigmatized people deliberately behave in ways that contradict the assumptions held about their abilities or character, this is called: A. Passing B. Compensation. C. Self-affirmation. D. Self-promotion.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - B) compensation.

Explanation:

Stigmatized people are the people that are rejected or devalued due to negative stereotypes and assumptions about them and their identity. The stigmatized people show great compensation ability or character which is contradict the stereotype about them.

Compensation is the way that stigmatized people show excellence in one area to overcome their failure or not acting up to mark in another area with their gratification.

The correct answer is - B) compensation.