According to Joiner's Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, Why Might Factors

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to Joiner's interpersonal theory of suicide, why might factors such as unemployment, divorce, and widowhood increase an individual's suicide potential?

• A) They are socially embarrassing events.
• B) They result in a downward spiral of self-blame and depression.
• C) They result in a diminished sense of belongingness and a self-perception of being a burden to others.
• D) They result in feelings of hopelessness and a lack of self-worth.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Social Animals

Species that interact highly with other members of their species to such an extent that they have complex social structures and behaviors.

Political Animals

A term derived from Aristotle to describe humans as naturally social beings that are intrinsically involved with politics and community life.

Individualistic Animals

Animals that prioritize their own needs and survival over that of their group or species, typically engaging in behaviors that maximize their own fitness.

Situational Forces

External circumstances or pressures that influence an individual's behavior, often beyond the person's control, impacting their actions and decisions.