Which of the Following Is True Regarding High School Primary

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding high school primary prevention suicide programs?

• A) Research has shown they are not successful.
• B) Research has shown they are successful with female students, but not male students
• C) Research has shown that such programs have reduced suicide risk by 50%
• D) Research has shown that they are successful with younger students but not older students.
• E) Unfortunately, there is no research on the outcomes of these primary prevention programs.

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Theory

The concept that cognitive development is heavily influenced by social interactions and cultural practices.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person learns to reason, solve problems, and understand the world around them through stages, as proposed by theorists like Piaget.

Vygotsky

A seminal theorist in developmental psychology, known for his emphasis on the sociocultural influences on cognitive development.

Zone Of Proximal Development

A concept developed by Lev Vygotsky that represents the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.