According to Joiner's Interpersonal-Psychological Model, the Interaction of Perceived Burdensomeness

question 97

Multiple Choice

According to Joiner's interpersonal-psychological model, the interaction of perceived burdensomeness (e.g., feeling like a burden to others) and thwarted belongingness (e.g., feeling alone) produce suicidal thoughts and desires, but only the presence of a third factor, ________, will move a person to make a suicide attempt.

• A) major depressive disorder
• B) acquired capability for suicide
• C) implicit associations
• D) bipolar disorder acquisition

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