According to the interpersonal model of suicide, high levels of ________ and thwarted belongingness, along with hopelessness about the future, lead to suicide ideation and intent.
A) depressive symptoms
B) self-focus
C) rumination
D) social isolation
E) perceived burdensomeness

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The interpersonal model of suicide proposes that perceived burdensomeness (feeling like a burden to others) and thwarted belongingness (feeling disconnected from others) are key factors in suicide ideation and intent. While depressive symptoms, self-focus, and rumination may also contribute to suicide risk, they are not the primary variables emphasized in this model. Social isolation may also be a risk factor, but it is seen as a consequence rather than a cause of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness.

According to the Interpersonal Model of Suicide, High Levels of ________