Regarding Patterns of Suicide, Which of the Following Statements Is

question 618

Multiple Choice

Regarding patterns of suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Four times as many men complete suicide, but women make more attempts.
• B)Married individuals have lower suicide rates than divorced, widowed, or single persons, at least among men.
• C)Native Americans have the highest suicide rate in the United States.
• D)Suicide rates tend to decrease with advancing age.

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Definitions:

Substitute Forms of Satisfaction

Alternative ways to fulfill needs or desires that are not met in the original, intended, or traditional manner.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety or to cope with reality.

Catharsis

Catharsis is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions, often through activities like art, writing, or conversation.

Maladaptive Emotional Responses

Emotional reactions that are counterproductive and interfere with a person's ability to cope with or adjust to situations.