The Increase in Suicides Following Well-Publicized and Celebrity Suicides Has

question 101

Multiple Choice

The increase in suicides following well-publicized and celebrity suicides has been described as ______________ by sociologist David Phillips.

• A)mass suggestibility
• B)the Werther effect
• C)the chameleon effect
• D)mood linkage

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Definitions:

Organism's Behavior

The various movements, actions, and reactions of an organism in response to its environment, often aimed at survival and reproduction.

Learning

Relatively persistent or even permanent change in behavior that results from experience.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a period of practical exposure to events or activities, often influencing behavior or perceptions.

Phonological Awareness

The skill of recognizing and manipulating sounds in language, such as rhyming, blending sounds, and segmenting words into syllables.