Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Gateway Hypothesis

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the gateway hypothesis for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) ?

• A)Older children who begin using alcohol and marijuana are at risk for NSSI in adolescence.
• B)Older children who are rejected by peers are at risk for loneliness and NSSI in adolescence.
• C)Youths who experience depression, helpless, and hopelessness and are greatest risk for NSSI.
• D)Youths who initially engage in less severe acts of self-injury may later show more severe NSSI.

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Definitions:

States

Political or geographic entities that constitute the primary organizational units of a country or area.

Emotionally

Pertaining to or relating to emotions, the complex psychological states that arise spontaneously rather than through conscious effort.

Parent in Pain

A caregiver experiencing physical or emotional distress, impacting their well-being and potentially their ability to care for their child.

Physically

Relating to the body or material aspects of something, often contrasted with mental or spiritual elements.