Ryan,a 24-year-old man,tries to end his life after his favorite celebrity committed suicide.In an investigation,police found that about 20 people,like Ryan,have tried to commit suicide within a week of the celebrity's death.This scenario most likely exemplifies a phenomenon called _____.

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The scenario exemplifies mass hysteria, where a large number of people start exhibiting similar physical or emotional symptoms or behaviors in response to a real or perceived threat or event. In this case, the suicide of the celebrity acted as a trigger for a wave of suicidal behavior among fans.

Ryan,a 24-Year-Old Man,tries to End His Life After His Favorite