Of the Following Individuals, Who Is the Most at Risk

question 90

Multiple Choice

Of the following individuals, who is the most at risk for committing suicide?

• A) Summer, a 16-year-old Asian-American girl whose parents will not allow her to drive
• B) Andy, an 81-year-old Caucasian man who has severe arthritis
• C) Ryan, a 20-year-old gas station attendant who lost a football scholarship due to drug use
• D) KImberly, an 18-year-old African-American girl whose boyfriend is leaving to attend a college in another state

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data received by sensory systems of the body, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the top and back of the head, involved in processing sensory information such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Central Nervous System

The Central Nervous System (CNS) comprises the brain and spinal cord, serving as the primary processing center for nervous system functions.

Spinal Cord

The spinal cord is a long, slender column of nervous tissue that runs through the spine, serving as the primary pathway for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body.