When suicidal patients were asked to relive the events that took place before an attempted suicide, they
A) had a peak experience.
B) described themselves in terms of an internal locus of control.
C) described themselves in terms of an external locus of control.
D) had no memory because the events had been repressed.

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Suicidal patients tend to attribute their problems to external factors or circumstances beyond their control, rather than taking personal responsibility for their situation. This is known as an external locus of control, which has been found to be a common cognitive pattern among suicidal individuals.

When Suicidal Patients Were Asked to Relive the Events That