In a study of adolescents,researchers found that suicide attempts __________.
A)may be strategies for extracting investment from parents
B)occur among adolescents with the highest mate value to extract extra investment from their mates
C)may be used as a means for adolescents to leave a romantic relationship without hard feelings
D)represent ways in which an adolescent can exert control over his or her body

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Suicide attempts among adolescents can be interpreted as strategies for extracting investment from parents. This perspective is based on evolutionary psychology theories suggesting that such extreme behaviors might be used to signal distress or need for support, thereby eliciting care and resources from parents.

In a Study of Adolescents,researchers Found That Suicide Attempts __________