As Was Discussed in the Textbook, Which of the Following

question 316

Multiple Choice

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

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

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