During a seminar on suicidal tendencies in adolescents, Dr. Karl says, "Females are more likely to attempt suicide than males, but males are more likely to succeed in committing suicide." Which of the following research findings most likely explains the reasoning for Dr. Karl's statement?

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Research has shown that males are more likely to use more lethal means in their suicide attempts such as firearms or hanging, while females tend to use less lethal methods such as overdosing on medication. This may explain why males are more likely to succeed in completing suicide despite attempting less frequently than females.

During a Seminar on Suicidal Tendencies in Adolescents, Dr