If the Psychodynamic Explanation for Suicide Is Correct, Then Suicide

question 62

Multiple Choice

If the psychodynamic explanation for suicide is correct, then suicide rates should:

• A) increase in a nation that is at war.
• B) be higher in nations with low murder rates.
• C) be lower among those persons who experienced symbolic loss as children.
• D) be lower among those persons who experienced actual (real) loss as children.

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