Four Individuals Have Given Information About Their Suicide Plans

question 31

Multiple Choice

Four individuals have given information about their suicide plans. Which plan evidences the highest suicide risk?

• A) Jumping from a 100-foot-high railroad bridge located in a deserted area late at night
• B) Turning on the oven and letting gas escape into the apartment during the night
• C) Cutting the wrists in the bathroom while the spouse reads in the next room
• D) Overdosing on aspirin with codeine while the spouse is out with friends

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Definitions:

External Locus

A belief that one's life is controlled by external forces rather than one's own actions or decisions.

Autonomic Arousal

Involves the activation of the autonomic nervous system, which can include physiological responses such as an increased heart rate or sweating, often as a reaction to stress or excitement.

Polygraph

A machine, often referred to as a lie detector, that measures and records several physiological indicators such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and skin conductivity while the subject is asked and answers a series of questions.

Physiological Component

The aspect of an emotional or psychological state that is related to physical changes in the body.