Give an Example of a Behavior That Appears to Be

question 48

Essay

Give an example of a behavior that appears to be imitation but can also be explained by contagion. Explain how contagion would give rise to this behavior.

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Definitions:

Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.

Sleepwalking

A behavioral disorder that occurs during deep sleep, resulting in walking or performing other complex behaviors while still mostly asleep.

Stage 3

A term often used to describe a moderate or advanced phase in various processes, diseases, or developmental stages, indicating progression or severity.

Depressant

A substance that reduces the functional or nervous activity, often used to describe drugs that have a calming effect on the mood, emotions, or behavior.