Which of the following statements best describes the gateway hypothesis for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)?

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The gateway hypothesis suggests that youths who engage in less severe acts of self-injury (such as scratching or biting) may later graduate to more severe NSSI behaviors (such as cutting or burning). This hypothesis is supported by research indicating that adolescents who engage in NSSI at an early age are more likely to engage in more severe forms of self-injury later on.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Gateway Hypothesis