Research on Observational Learning Has Shown an Increase in Actual

question 3

Multiple Choice

Research on observational learning has shown an increase in actual suicides after suicides are seen

• A)in television soap operas
• B)in television news stories
• C)in movies on television
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to overestimate personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underestimating situational explanations.

Systematic Judgments

Decisions or evaluations made based on a thorough analysis and following a specific method or protocol.

Confirmation Bias

A bias towards identifying, comprehending, selecting, and reminiscing information that supports and validates one's existing beliefs or assumptions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true.