Which of the following is an example of social contagion?
A)A man purchases an electronic gadget just because it was on sale.
B)A woman buys medicines over the counter that were prescribed by her doctor.
C)A retired man purchases a house in an urban area so that he can socialise with wealthy people.
D)A middle-aged woman purchases an anti-wrinkle cream because her colleagues influenced her to try the product

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Social contagion refers to the phenomenon where individuals follow the behavior or norms of others in their social network. In this case, the middle-aged woman's purchase of anti-wrinkle cream is influenced by her colleagues, indicating social contagion. The other options do not involve social influence from others.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Social Contagion