Which Alternative Below Best Approximates the Frequency of Adolescent Suicide

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which alternative below best approximates the frequency of adolescent suicide?

• A)It is the leading cause of death among teenagers; every 30 minutes,a teenager commits suicide.
• B)It is among the top five leading causes of death among teenagers; every 90 minutes,a teenager commits suicide.
• C)It is among the top 10 leading causes of death among teenagers; every 2 hours,a teenager commits suicide.
• D)It is actually less common than one might think and is not among the top 10 leading causes of death among adolescents.

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Definitions:

Low Opportunity Cost

A situation where the cost of forgoing the next best alternative is relatively minimal.

Productive Activity

An action or process that leads to the creation of goods or services which have value and contribute to the economy.

Law of Comparative Advantage

The principle that countries gain by producing goods and services for which they have a lower opportunity cost compared to other countries.

Specialization

A strategy where individuals or entities focus on producing a limited range of goods or services, enhancing efficiency and expertise in their domain.