Researchers Are Called to Investigate the High Rate of Suicide

question 2

Multiple Choice

Researchers are called to investigate the high rate of suicide in a little-known and isolated cultural minority group.Little else is known about this community, so the researchers decide they should start by considering the existing literature on culture and suicide.Based on this literature, which of the following explanations is plausible?

• A) There may be a series of copycat suicides taking place in this community.
• B) This community may have lost contact with traditional beliefs and practices.
• C) The culture of this community may promote suicide under certain circumstances.
• D) The religion of this community may not have strong prohibitions against suicide.
• E) All of the above statements are plausible.

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