Although Glorifying and Romanticizing Suicide in the Media Contributes to Copycat

question 71

Multiple Choice

Although glorifying and romanticizing suicide in the media contributes to copycat suicides, it is more likely that the person copying the suicide is

• A) just doing it for attention.
• B) vulnerable due to an existing psychological disorder.
• C) not really serious about the suicide attempt.
• D) trying to impress others.

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Definitions:

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)

The study of the relationships among psychology, the nervous and endocrine systems, and the immune system.

Confessional Behavior

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are compelled to admit or disclose their thoughts, feelings, or actions, often in a context that involves guilt or wrongdoing.

Attributions

Explanations that people construct to understand the causes of behavior, either their own or that of others.

Emotional Reactions

Responses that involve feelings, such as happiness, anger, or sadness, triggered by external events or internal thoughts.