Which of the Following Are Limitations of the Psychological Autopsy

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are limitations of the psychological autopsy?
1) Retrospective nature
2) The individual of interest is not available for examination
3) Overabundance of standardized procedures
4) Third-party informants may distort representations of the decedent for a variety of reasons

• A) 1, 2, and 3
• B) 1, 2, and 4
• C) 1, 3, and 4
• D) 2, 3, and 4

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Definitions:

Preconscious

The thoughts, feelings, and memories that a person is not consciously aware of at the moment but that may be easily brought to consciousness.

Emotional Awareness

The ability to recognize and understand one's own feelings and emotions, as well as those of others.

Short-term Memory

A capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Relatively Stable

Relatively Stable refers to a condition or state that does not easily change or fluctuate significantly over time, indicating consistency and steadiness.