Reports Indicate That If Someone Is a Member of an "Online

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Multiple Choice

Reports indicate that if someone is a member of an "online community" and threatens to commit suicide online, the other members of the online community will:

• A) immediately contact 911 services and try to talk the person out of the suicide attempt.
• B) act as though they are watching a TV drama and urge the person to follow through with the suicide.
• C) ignore the person threatening suicide directing the online chat to other topics.
• D) respond in many different ways, including urging the person to commit suicide and contacting 911 services.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A study technique where participants are watched in their usual environment with no intervention by the investigator.

Social Skills

The abilities required to communicate, interact, and form relationships with others effectively and appropriately.

Intellectual Skills

The cognitive abilities that involve reasoning, problem-solving, and the capacity to understand complex ideas.

Wording Effects

The influence that the choice of words has on the recipient's reaction and understanding.