Which Statement Is True of Girls Who Attempt Suicide

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of girls who attempt suicide?

• A) Girls attempt suicide through aggressive means, such as a firearm due to their gender role.
• B) Girls attempt suicide as a method of gaining attention.
• C) Girls tend to choose methods that are quick and irreversible.
• D) Girls tend to choose methods that are slow and passive from which they are more likely to be revived.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

A field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child’s development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of brain development.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.

Cis

Short for "cisgender," describing individuals whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Trans

A term used to describe individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.