A College Student Failed Two Tests

question 6

Multiple Choice

A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate. Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?

• A) Calling parents
• B) Excessive crying
• C) Giving away sweaters
• D) Staying alone in a dorm room

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