People in an Occupation with a Particularly High Rate of Suicide

question 109

Multiple Choice

People in an occupation with a particularly high rate of suicide are:

• A) used-car salespeople.
• B) police officers.
• C) retail workers.
• D) mail carriers.

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Definitions:

SES (Socioeconomic Status)

A measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation.

Life Span

The duration of time that an individual lives, from birth to death.

Socio-emotional Selectivity Theory

A theory proposing that as people age, they prioritize emotionally meaningful goals and interactions over the acquisition of new social contacts.

Generativity

A concept introduced by Erik Erikson, referring to the adult's desire to create, nurture, and contribute positively to the development of future generations.