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In what ways could social media itself help prevent or reduce cases of mass psychogenic illness?

In what ways could social media itself help prevent or reduce cases of mass psychogenic illness?

Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
Ciccarelli: Psychology_5 (5th Edition)
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In what ways could social media itself help prevent or reduce cases of mass psychogenic illness?

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MPI Mass Psychogenic Illness is defined as the rapid spread of signs and symptoms of illness that affects the members of the cohesive groups. It originates from nervous system disturbance that involves loss, excitation, alteration in functioning. The patient complaint about physical symptoms such as exhibition unconsciously that have no organic etiology. The episodes of MPI occurred around the world with common factors. 

  • Rapid onset and recovery.
  • Not known organic basis.
  • Extreme anxiety.
  • Transient in nature.
  • Predominantly females are the victims.
  • MPI is two type 
  • Mass anxiety hysteria.
  • Mass motor hysteria.
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