Approximately How Many Adolescents Have Committed Acts of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

question 90

Multiple Choice

Approximately how many adolescents have committed acts of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) at least once?

• A) nearly 5%
• B) nearly 25%
• C) nearly 45%
• D) nearly 65%

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, organizations, or systems to manage thoughts, feelings, or actions that are deemed unacceptable or threatening.

Unconscious Reaction

An automatic response that occurs below the level of conscious awareness.

Anxiety

Sensing apprehension, stress, or restlessness over an event with an unpredictable result.

Abandonment

The act of leaving someone without support or care, often resulting in emotional or psychological distress.