Question

Olivia has gained some weight over the past couple of months, seemingly due to her unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical exercise. Over roughly the same period, Olivia's close friends also adopted these habits and gained weight. In addition, these trends have been passed along to their friends. This is an example of social _____

Answer 1

The paragraph describin Olivia's habits and way of life and how this is being copied by her closest friends is an example of social contagion or behavioral contagion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Social Contagion is the propensity for a certain behavior to be copied by others who have been exposed to this particular way of life or behavior.