Regarding Major Depression and Suicide Attempts, Which of the Following

question 26

Multiple Choice

Regarding major depression and suicide attempts, which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Persons suffering from a major depression rarely attempt suicide.
• B)A person suffering from a major depression usually gives numerous prior warnings before the suicide attempt.
• C)The suicide attempts by people suffering from a major depression usually represent "a plea for help."
• D)The person with a major depression who attempts suicide intends to succeed and may give no prior warning.

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Definitions:

External Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior by attributing it to external circumstances or environments rather than to personal characteristics.

Mentor Relationships

The professional relationship between a more experienced individual (mentor) and a less experienced individual (mentee), aimed at the mentee's growth and development.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior management that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, encouraging its recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis in which a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome.