Using negative labels and characterizations is against something — for example, perceived injustice or unfairness. The distinction may seem subtle, but it’s crucial.

A 'Negative' Label For Drug Makers Oct 27, 2008, 04:30pm EDT Jun 19, 2013, 04 ... An example of the latter occurred in the clinical trials for a human growth hormone in children unable to produce ...

Negative labels can’t help. Government agencies have begun using the new language, referring to persons with alcohol use or substance use disorders rather than alcoholics or addicts.

For example, calling oneself "hardworking" or "creative" can boost confidence, while labels like "lazy" or "unworthy" can lead to negative self-perception. The labels we choose can influence our ...

Using negative language in the NHS to describe patients is demeaning and shifts the blame, ... and further examples of labels included referring to those who do not turn up for appointments as "DNAs".

Whites more often attribute negative stereotypes to the label “Black” than they do to the label “African American,” according to a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental ...