Although Glorifying and Romanticizing Suicide in the Media Contributes to Copycat

question 101

Multiple Choice

Although glorifying and romanticizing suicide in the media contributes to copycat suicides, which of the following is more likely?

• A)that the person copying the suicide is trying to impress others
• B)that the person copying the suicide is doing it as a cry for help
• C)that the person copying the suicide is not really serious about the suicide attempt
• D)that the person copying the suicide is vulnerable due to an existing psychological disorder

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