Asked by Viviana Mendoza on May 27, 2024
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A case study is conducted of the suicide of a celebrity.A limitation of this study is that
A) it cannot be generalized to understand why other people commit suicide.
B) it only explains the effect of fame on suicidality.
C) it only helps us to understand the likelihood of suicide among the celebrity's family.
D) it does not account for the effect of genes on suicidal depression.
Suicidality
The risk or proneness towards suicidal behavior, including thoughts, plans, or attempts.
Generalized
Describes a concept or condition that is broad and not specific to one particular instance or case.
Celebrity
A person who is widely recognized in society and often has a significant influence due to their public profile.
- Understand the use and constraints of case studies in grasping psychological phenomena.
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SANDHYA KOTWANIMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A case study of a single celebrity's suicide cannot be generalized to understand why other people commit suicide, as every individual's circumstances and mental health risk factors are different.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the use and constraints of case studies in grasping psychological phenomena.