According to Research on a Child's Developing Theory of Mind

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to research on a child's developing theory of mind, what is necessary for a child to demonstrate a mature capacity for moral reasoning?

• A) an ability to focus on the objective consequence of a person's action
• B) an ability to understand that it is wrong to harm another person and to recognize when someone has been harmed
• C) an ability to interpret a person's objective behavior in light of his or her subjective mental state
• D) a tendency to perceive that some "bad" actions are worse than others

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Definitions:

Suicide Education Programs

Suicide prevention programs that take place in schools and concentrate on students and their teachers. There are also a growing number of online sites that provide education about suicide—targeting troubled persons, their family members, and friends.

Previously Attempted Suicide

Refers to an individual who has made one or more attempts to end their own life in the past.

Suicide Study

The scientific investigation into the causes, motivations, and prevention strategies related to suicide.

Edwin Shneidman

An American psychologist who was an early pioneer in the field of suicidology and thoroughly studied the motivations behind suicide.