A college student who failed two tests cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate and asked to be left alone for a few hours. Which behaviour provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?
A) Calling parents
B) Excessive crying
C) Remaining in a dorm room alone
D) Giving away sweaters to her roommate.
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