Some Clues of Suicidal Intent Are Direct, and Some Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

Some clues of suicidal intent are direct, and some are indirect. Which of the following is an indirect clue?

• A) A person loading a pistol and saying he knows how to use it on himself
• B) A student giving away his treasured collection of CDs
• C) An employee saying, "If I don't get the promotion, I'll kill myself."
• D) A teenager storing up depressant drugs and scheduling a time to take them

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Definitions:

Personal Responsibility

The obligation to take ownership of one's actions and their consequences, acknowledging the personal role in outcomes.

Routine Messages

Regular or standard communications that occur within typical business or personal contexts, often following a set format or content.

Recommendations

Advised courses of action or suggestions made based on analysis and evaluation.

Claims

In the context of communication, claims are statements made by someone asserting a fact or belief, often requiring support or evidence.