Based on Current Data, How Likely Is It That a Person

question 171

Multiple Choice

Based on current data, how likely is it that a person who attempts suicide has left behind a suicide note?

• A) Extremely common; almost all suicide victims leave behind a note.
• B) Very common; a large majority of suicide victims leave behind a note.
• C) Somewhat common; some people leave behind a note, but many do not.
• D) Rare; almost no suicide victims leave behind a note.

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Definitions:

Wilder Penfield

Noted for his innovative techniques in neurosurgery, especially for treating epilepsy through electrical stimulation of the brain.

Cortex Controls Movement

The regions of the brain's cortex that are involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Spinal Cord

The main pathway for transmitting information between the brain and the rest of the body, housed within the spinal column.

Quadriplegia

Paralysis of the legs and arms due to spinal cord injury.