Which Statement Is True About Depression and Suicide

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about depression and suicide?

• A) About 90% of people who commit suicide are depressed.
• B) Severe depression is linked to suicide.
• C) Treatments for depression are not highly effective.
• D) Talking about suicide is not a warning sign of suicide.

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Definitions:

Ego

The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are outside of conscious awareness but influence behavior and emotions.

Significant Others

Individuals who have a considerable influence on one's life, often including family members, close friends, or partners.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.