Question 1

You are asked to speak before a local elementary school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)about suicide attempts by the very young.You should mention that suicide attempts by the very young often occur when they have:

Accepted Answer

According to research, running away from home is a common predictor of suicide attempts among young children. It may be a sign of their desire to escape from perceived problems or difficulties at home or school. The other options do not have a strong correlation with suicide attempts in very young children.

Question 2

Knowing she was terminally ill,Brielle swallowed a handful of barbiturates.She wanted to save herself and her family from the final painful months of her life.Brielle is an example of what Shneidman refers to as a:

Accepted Answer

Brielle's action of taking her own life due to terminal illness, with the intention of avoiding further pain for herself and her family, aligns with Shneidman's definition of a "death initiator." This term describes individuals who act to end their lives under the belief that the process of death is already underway and that they are hastening an inevitable end.

Question 3

Retrospective analysis involves:

Accepted Answer

Retrospective analysis involves gathering information about a suicide victim's past. This could include looking at medical records, talking to family members, and examining the circumstances surrounding the suicide. Studying people who survive suicide attempts and developing suicide profiles may also be important in suicide prevention, but these are not specifically related to retrospective analysis. Interviewing those thought to be at high risk for suicide is a proactive approach to prevention, while retrospective analysis is more focused on understanding and studying past events.

Question 4

Studies indicate that LGBTQ teenagers are _____ times more likely to have suicidal thoughts and to attempt suicide.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Studies indicate that LGBTQ teenagers are _____...

Question 5

In research on suicide,abnormal serotonin levels and a dysfunctional depression-related brain circuit seem MOST related to:

Accepted Answer

Abnormal serotonin levels and a dysfunctional depression-related brain circuit have been found to be related to aggression, which can be a risk factor for suicide.

Question 6

Which statement is TRUE regarding teenagers and suicide?

Accepted Answer

While suicide is a serious issue among teenagers, neither A nor B are true. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 15-24. Additionally, C is false as European American boys actually have a higher rate of suicide than African American boys. Therefore, the best choice is D as it is true that more teenagers attempt suicide than actually kill themselves.

Question 7

Which statement BEST supports the idea that teenagers who attempt suicide are more uncertain about killing themselves than elderly people are?

Accepted Answer

The fact that less than 1 percent of teenagers succeed at suicide suggests that they are more uncertain about killing themselves compared to elderly people who may have a higher success rate. This is because a higher success rate would indicate more certainty and determination in carrying out the act.

Question 8

Assume that a recent local suicide attempt was clearly a case of modeling.The person who would MOST likely model another's suicide would be a(n):

Accepted Answer

Teenagers are more susceptible to modeling behavior than any other age group. They are at a stage where they are highly influenced by their peers and may have limited coping skills to handle stress or difficult situations. Therefore, they are more likely to copy behavior they see, including suicide attempts.

Question 9

Piper shot herself by placing the gun barrel in her mouth,in the middle of a dense wood where she knew she wouldn't be heard or found.Piper is an example of what Edwin Shneidman refers to as a:

Accepted Answer

Edwin Shneidman identifies a death seeker as someone who clearly intends to end their life and takes deliberate actions towards it. Piper's act of shooting herself in the mouth with a gun shows she had a clear intention to end her life, making her an example of a death seeker. The other options do not fit Piper's case as she did not initiate her death due to an external stimulus (B), ignore the possibility of death (C), or take unnecessary risks with the potential for death (D).

Question 10

Which is the MOST likely reason for the relationship between alcohol use and suicide?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is known to lower inhibitions and impair judgment, which can lead to a person making impulsive decisions such as attempting suicide. There is not a known chemical in alcohol that triggers a suicide response in the brain, and while depression can contribute to suicidal thoughts and behavior, there is no evidence that alcohol is less well metabolized by depressed individuals. The fact that women get drunk on less alcohol than men is not directly related to the relationship between alcohol use and suicide.

Question 11

A friend asks,"Why is there such a strong connection between alcohol abuse and suicide risk?" Based on the best available research,you reply:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A friend asks,"Why is there such a...

Question 12

At a suicide prevention center,you hear a counselor say,"Hello.I am interested in you as a person,and I'm going to stay on the phone with you as long as you want." Which goals and techniques of suicide prevention does this statement represent?

Accepted Answer

The counselor's statement is focused on establishing a positive relationship by showing interest and willingness to support the person, which is crucial in suicide prevention.

Question 13

Which statement is TRUE regarding war veterans' risk of suicide once they return home?

Accepted Answer

Studies show that war veterans are at a higher risk of suicide compared to nonveterans. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans are about twice as likely as nonveterans to commit suicide. This is likely due to the traumatic experiences and mental health issues that can arise from serving in the military.

Question 14

How do death darers primarily differ from those in Shneidman's other categories of people who attempt suicide?

Accepted Answer

Death darers are ambivalent about their deaths, meaning they are uncertain or have mixed feelings about dying, which distinguishes them from other categories who may have a more definitive intent or belief regarding their actions and the outcome of those actions.

Question 15

Compared with adults who commit suicide,teenagers who commit suicide are:

Accepted Answer

Teenagers who commit suicide are more impulsive and have poorer problem-solving skills compared to adults. This reflects developmental differences in cognitive and emotional regulation capacities between these age groups.

Question 16

The behavior of those who engage in self-injurious behavior such as cutting:

Accepted Answer

Self-injurious behavior such as cutting is often a coping mechanism used to regulate emotional distress. While it may sometimes result in accidental death, it is not generally considered to be a consciously intended suicide attempt.

Question 17

Nora is ambivalent about her intent to die and deliberately swims in shark-infested waters.Shneidman would call Nora a:

Accepted Answer

A death darer is someone who is ambivalent about dying and engages in risky behavior that could lead to death, reflecting Nora's actions.

Question 18

Daniel's emotional state has changed,putting him at higher risk for suicide.Which emotion has most likely increased?

Accepted Answer

Sadness is often associated with depression, which can increase the risk of suicide.

Question 19

A person commits suicide in response to a social environment that fails to provide stable structures to support and give meaning to life.According to Durkheim,this represents an:

Accepted Answer

Anomic suicide occurs when a person experiences a breakdown of social equilibrium, such as a lack of norms or sudden changes in society, leading to feelings of disconnection and meaninglessness.

Question 20

John was feeling suicidal and received crisis intervention from a counselor.Because the center provided only short-term crisis intervention services,to best help John,the counselor referred him to:

Accepted Answer

The counselor referred John to a treatment center that offers long-term therapy to ensure he receives ongoing support and treatment beyond the short-term crisis intervention.

Quiz 7: Suicide

You are asked to speak before a local elementary school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) about suicide attempts by the very young.You should mention that suicide attempts by the very young often occur when they have: