This learning theory conveys that life and everything an individual encounters throughout life (C&M 2011), imprints on them, and provides acquired information about behaviors through learning and imitation (Curra 2014). Basically, differential reinforcement theory can be applied to suicide through an individual's suicide attempt evoking certain reactions from others, such as sympathy, concern, and increased attention. As a result, the individual develops the ability to generate desired responses from others, in turn reinforcing suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, differential reinforcement theory suggests that the individual who attempts or completes suicide has learned what suicide is by knowing others who have committed the action. With this insight, it is possible to begin to understand why Kirk attempted suicide twice in a short period of time