Which of the following is the BEST example of the social contagion effect?
A) If you had a close relative or friend who committed suicide, your risk of committing suicide is greater.
B) The suicide of a family member is extremely stressful to others in the family.
C) The suicide of a close family member or friend can have a life-long impact on a person.
D) Celebrity suicides do not have as great an impact on individuals as the suicide of a close family member.
Answer: A) If you had a close relative or friend who committed suicide, your risk of committing suicide is greater.
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