Which Statement Made by the Patient Who Attempted Suicide Best

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by the patient who attempted suicide best indicates that the criterion for discharge has been met?

• A) "I know who to call if I get depressed again."
• B) "I've learned that there is hope and I don't have to hurt."
• C) "I have good friends who are willing to help me with my problems."
• D) "I do not feel like harming myself anymore and that feels so comforting."

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Working Memory

The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate conscious perceptual and linguistic processing.

Long-Term Memory

The ability to store information for extended periods, often throughout an individual's life, distinguished from short-term or working memory.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory involved in the acquisition of motor skills and habits, responsible for knowing "how" to do things.