Which Statement BEST Supports the Idea That Teenagers Who Attempt

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST supports the idea that teenagers who attempt suicide are more uncertain about killing themselves than elderly people are?

• A) Teenagers have the opportunity for many more attempts than elderly people do.
• B) Less than 1 percent of teenagers succeed at suicide.
• C) Teenagers have far greater access to pro-suicide websites.
• D) The media are much more likely to cover teen suicides than those of elderly people.

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