Fake Outbreaks: Mass Hysteria in New York

Fake Outbreaks: Mass Hysteria in New York

Fake Outbreaks: Mass Hysteria in New York, Odd theory behind mysterious diseases, Baffling outbreaks of twitching and laughing may be fueled by the power of suggestion. Can a fake disease spread? Surprisingly, the answer seems to be yes, and it's called "mass hysteria." The power of suggestion can convince people they have the same illness as friends -- even if nobody is really sick at all.