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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