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question 56

Multiple Choice

Caroline is a first-year teacher in a school where there have been several reported suicides among the student body in the past several years.Which of the following student behaviors should she watch for as a warning sign of potential suicide?

• A) Withdrawal from family or friends
• B) Abstaining from drugs and alcohol
• C) Going about the daily activities, acting as if nothing is amiss
• D) Describing hopes and plans for the future in class assignments or general conversation

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