All but Which of the Following Are Myths About Suicide

question 36

Multiple Choice

All but which of the following are myths about suicide?

• A)People who commit suicide are usually suffering from a psychological disorder, but are not insane.
• B)People who threaten suicide are only trying to get attention.
• C)If someone threatens suicide, it is best to ignore it so as not to encourage repeated threats.
• D)Talking about suicide with a depressed person may prompt her/him to attempt suicide.
• E)People who attempt suicide and fail aren't serious about killing themselves.

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Definitions:

Median Age

is a statistical measure that divides a population into two equal groups: half are younger and half are older than the median age, representing the middle point of age distribution.

DSM-IV-TR

The DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that categorizes and describes mental disorders.

Classifying

The process of organizing objects or information into categories based on shared characteristics.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly distressing or impairing in daily functioning.