If a Person Confides That He/she Is Thinking of Committing

question 141

Multiple Choice

If a person confides that he/she is thinking of committing suicide, it is useful to ask whether the person has a specific plan because

• A)it is an empathic response.
• B)it shows the person how silly he/she is being.
• C)people with concrete plans and a lethal weapon are at greater risk.
• D)if they tell you the truth, it means they trust you, and their problem isn't really so serious.

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