In a clinical study of patients at a mental health clinic, it was shown that divorce was highly associated with suicide attempts and concluded that divorce may predict suicide attempts. Which of the statements below identifies a major flaw with this study?

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The study's reliance on a clinical sample means its findings may not be applicable to the broader population, as those in a mental health clinic may not represent the general public's experiences or behaviors.

In a Clinical Study of Patients at a Mental Health