Regarding Suicide, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 182

Multiple Choice

Regarding suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Anyone may temporarily reach a state of depression severe enough to impulsively attempt suicide.
• B)When the impulse to harm others is turned inward, the risk for suicide increases dramatically.
• C)In North America, for every three people who die by homicide, two kill themselves.
• D)A diagnosable mental disorder, usually depression or substance use disorder, is a factor in 90 percent of all suicides.

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Definitions:

Allan Baddeley

A cognitive psychologist best known for his work on the model of working memory.

Short-term Memory

A component of memory where small amounts of information can be stored for a short period of time, typically seconds to minutes.

Working Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

Elaborative Rehearsal

Elaborative rehearsal is a technique to improve memory by linking new information with existing memories and knowledge, thereby increasing the likelihood of recalling it later.