A College Student Who Failed Two Tests Cried for Hours

question 12

Multiple Choice

A college student who failed two tests cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate and asked to be left alone for a few hours. Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?

• A) Calling parents
• B) Excessive crying
• C) Giving away sweaters
• D) Staying alone in dorm room

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Definitions:

Behavioral

Pertaining to the ways in which behavior is learned, exhibited, and modified in response to the environment.

Ruminating Inwardly

The process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, often negative, which can exacerbate feelings of depression or anxiety.

Blood Flow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the body while removing waste products.

Amygdala

A small almond-shaped set of neurons located deep within the brain's temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.