In some religious traditions, people whip themselves or force themselves into uncomfortable physical positions as forms of repenting for their own or others' sins. These self-injurious behaviors MOST closely fit which of Edwin Shneidman's categories?

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Subintentional death involves behaviors that are not overtly suicidal but may contribute to one's death or harm, such as self-injurious acts for religious repentance.

In Some Religious Traditions, People Whip Themselves or Force Themselves