Behavioural Theorists See Suicide as Largely a Reaction to ________

question 262

Multiple Choice

Behavioural theorists see suicide as largely a reaction to ________.

• A)negative outcome expectancies
• B)alienation and isolation resulting from today's lifestyle
• C)the perception that life has become empty,meaningless,and hopeless
• D)the effects of stress and reinforcing effects of previous suicide attempts

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Definitions:

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