As Was Discussed in the Textbook, Which of the Following

question 54

Multiple Choice

As was discussed in the textbook, which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide?

• A) More males than females die as a result of suicide
• B) Suicide tends occur when the individual is most deeply depressed
• C) In Canada, approximately 4000 suicides occur annually
• D) Suicide rates are higher in those adults who are divorced or widowed
• E) Suicide attempts are more common in females than in males

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