Research on Adolescent Suicide Indicates That Compared to Boys, Girls

question 116

Multiple Choice

Research on adolescent suicide indicates that compared to boys, girls

• A) are twice as likely to kill themselves.
• B) make more unsuccessful suicide attempts.
• C) tend to choose techniques that lead to instant death.
• D) are more likely to blame their parents for their suicide attempts.

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Definitions:

Sexual Sadism

A paraphilia characterized by recurrent, intense urges to engage in real (not fantasy) sexual behaviors in which the person inflicts physical or psychological harm on a victim.

American Psychiatric Association

A professional organization of psychiatrists aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of mental disorders.

Domination and Submission

Components of BDSM involving a power exchange where one partner dominates and the other submits, often involving consensual role-playing.

Paraphilic Disorder

A paraphilia that is currently causing distress or impairment to the individual or a paraphilia whose satisfaction has entailed personal harm, or risk of harm, to others.