Knowing She Was Terminally Ill, Brielle Swallowed a Handful of Barbiturates

question 95

Multiple Choice

Knowing she was terminally ill, Brielle swallowed a handful of barbiturates. She wanted to save herself and her family from the final painful months of her life. Brielle is an example of what Shneidman refers to as a:

• A) death seeker.
• B) death initiator.
• C) death ignorer.
• D) death darer.

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Definitions:

Risk Taking

The act of engaging in a behavior or decision that has the potential for a negative outcome, in the hope of achieving a positive result.

Facilitating Functions

Activities and services that support and enhance the marketing, distribution, and consumption of products, such as transportation and financing.

Attractive

Having qualities that appeal to an audience; often used in marketing to describe products or services that draw customer interest.

Buyers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services for personal use, resale, or production purposes.