According to Joiner's interpersonal-psychological model, the interaction of perceived burdensomeness (e.g., feeling like a burden to others) and thwarted belongingness (e.g., feeling alone) produce suicidal thoughts and desires, but only the presence of a third factor, ________, will move a person to make a suicide attempt.
A) major depressive disorder
B) acquired capability for suicide
C) implicit associations
D) bipolar disorder acquisition

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Joiner's interpersonal-psychological model proposes that the interaction of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness leads to suicidal thoughts and desires. However, the acquired capability for suicide is the third factor that moves someone to attempt suicide. This refers to the individual's increased tolerance for physical pain and fear of death, which is developed over time by experiencing painful or provocative events. Therefore, only Option B (acquired capability for suicide) is the correct answer. Options A (major depressive disorder), C (implicit associations), and D (bipolar disorder acquisition) do not directly relate to the acquired capability for suicide.

According to Joiner's Interpersonal-Psychological Model, the Interaction of Perceived Burdensomeness