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Part I. Suicide Contagion
Click on the following link, http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00031539.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. ,Links to an external site. to read about suicide contagion.
- What is suicide contagion?
- What factors influence suicide contagion (list at least 4), and please use your own words.
- What examples of incidences of social contagion are given?
- What three facts relating to suicide were listed on the website (other than what you mentioned above)?
- What do you think are the most prevalent factors that might explain why a susceptible individual would imitate a suicide? Think like a psychologist!
Part II. Assisted suicide
Assisted suicide is a very controversial issue. The act of suicide has personal, religious, cultural, social, and political implications. Before watching the video below, look at the questions I will be asking you. Then, watch the video called “The Good Death.” Answer the questions below and make note if your thoughts/attiudes have changed or remained the same. J
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and then watch the video called “The Good Death.”
ANSWER THE OPINION QUESTIONS BELOW:
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- Do you think that assisting a person in suicide is an ethical practice? Why or why not? Please make your responses well-developed.
- Do you think there are special circumstances such as when a person has AIDS or terminal cancer that make assisted suicide an acceptable practice? Why or why not?
- Should personal freedom include the right to commit suicide? Why or why not? And, do you think that the government should be able to dictate whether a person can commit suicide? Why or why not?
- Some people say that we show more humanity to animals (than to humans) by allowing animals to “die with dignity” when they are at the end of their lives. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
- Do you think assisted suicide should be legal? Why or why not?
Now, you’re done!!, but just for your information, here are some websites that are useful to understanding and working with individuals who are suicidal:
These websites give useful up-to-date information on suicide statistics and prevention approaches: