When It Comes to Understanding Patterns of Suicide, It Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

When it comes to understanding patterns of suicide, it is important to remember that ______.

• A) attempted suicide is counted in the official suicide rate
• B) suicide is overreported
• C) suicide has increased for most demographic categories
• D) suicide is underreported

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance or outcomes.

Dimensional Approach

A method of categorizing characteristics on a continuum rather than as binary, present-or-absent categories.

Continuum

A series where each element gradually changes without noticeable differences between neighbors, yet the starting and ending points are significantly different.

De-Stigmatizes

The process of removing or reducing negative stigma associated with a condition, behavior, or identity, promoting acceptance and understanding.