Which Statement Is True About Suicide in Late Adulthood

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about suicide in late adulthood?

• A) More older women than older men take their own lives.
• B) Failed suicides are much rarer in old age than in adolescence.
• C) Overreporting of suicides is more common in old age than in earlier life.
• D) Ethnic minority older adults have higher suicide rates than the white majority.

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Definitions:

Negative Mood

A general, enduring state of mind characterized by negative emotions such as sadness, anxiety, or irritability.

Critical Thinking

Thinking that does not blindly accept arguments and conclusions. Rather, it examines assumptions, appraises the source, discerns hidden biases, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusions.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which is a standardized classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition marked by persistent sadness or loss of interest in activities, leading to significant impairment in daily life.