In 2006, a Young Woman Who Was Suffering from Severe

question 49

Multiple Choice

In 2006, a young woman who was suffering from severe depression placed a daily online diary on YouTube. It was later discovered that she was not suffering from depression, but in fact was an actress who was using YouTube as a venue for auditioning. According to Parnaby and Sacco's (2004) research on celebrity and strain, this would be an example of

• A) conformity.
• B) innovation.
• C) retreatism.
• D) ritualism.
• E) rebellion.

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Definitions:

Anterior Motive

A motive or reason for action that predates the current situation or decision.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, known for its varied and often severe health effects.

Second Categorical Imperative

A principle from Immanuel Kant stating that one should act in such a way that they treat humanity, whether in their own person or that of another, always as an end and never as a means only.

Irrational

Acting without or against reason; not based on logical, rational thinking.