What Is the Paradox of Self-Harm

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the paradox of self-harm?

• A) Attempts to make yourself better off often ending up harming you.
• B) According to the desire satisfaction theory, it is impossible to intentionally harm yourself.
• C) Attempts to harm yourself often make you better off.
• D) According to the desire satisfaction theory, all harm is self-harm.

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