Which of the Following Is True of Suicide in Older

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of suicide in older adults?

• A)European American males over the age 65 are at the highest risk for suicide.
• B)Older people are less successful than younger people when they attempt suicide.
• C)Most older people who attempt suicide do not fully intend to die.
• D)Suicide rates among older people are highest in the first year following the loss of a loved one.

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Definitions:

Contact Zone

A geographical area where two or more distinct populations meet and interact, leading to various biological and cultural exchanges.

Gene Flow

The transfer of genetic material from one population to another, increasing genetic diversity.

Gene Flow

The transfer of genetic variation from one population to another, which often leads to changes in the genetic composition of the receiving population.

Allopatric Speciation

A form of speciation happening when groups within the same species are separated in such a way that it hampers or stops them from exchanging genetic material.