The Age Group MOST Likely to Commit Suicide in the United

question 44

Multiple Choice

The age group MOST likely to commit suicide in the United States is:

• A) children.
• B) adolescents.
• C) young adults.
• D) the elderly.

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Definitions:

Major Depression

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent and severe low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy

A method of psychotherapy that uses virtual reality technology to expose patients to simulations of their phobias or traumatic experiences in a controlled environment.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures for therapeutic effect, primarily used to treat severe depression.