In His Study of the Effects of Media Coverage of Teenage

question 40

Multiple Choice

In his study of the effects of media coverage of teenage suicides, David Phillips found that:

• A) coverage of the confusion and grief surrounding the suicides produced a decrease in teen suicides following the coverage
• B) there was an increase in teen suicides following the coverage
• C) the suicide rate following the coverage remained surprisingly unchanged, pointing to the limited effects of media coverage of news events
• D) the suicide rate increased moderately at first, followed by a sharp decrease as mental health workers responded to the crisis

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism proposed by Freud, wherein unpleasant memories, desires, or thoughts are excluded from conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to manage anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to internal or external demands or stressors, characterized by feelings of tension, challenge, or strain.

Life Or Death

A situation or condition that is critically vital, often implying a risk of mortality.