Which Statement About Suicide in Older Adults Is FALSE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement about suicide in older adults is FALSE?

• A) Americans over the age of 65 are twice as likely to commit suicide.
• B) The rates of completed suicide are the same for men and women.
• C) Most who commit suicide have been to their doctor within a few months of their death.
• D) Risk factors include depression and anxiety, financial difficulties, and poor medical health.

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Definitions:

Performance Problems

Issues or difficulties that negatively affect an individual's or organization's ability to achieve objectives or maintain standards.

Projection

A defense mechanism in which an individual attributes their own undesired thoughts, feelings, or motivations to someone else.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires, which is crucial for personal development and effective interpersonal relationships.

Emotional Discernment

The ability to perceive and understand one's own and others' emotions, often crucial for effective interpersonal relations and decision-making.