Regarding Patterns of Suicide,which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Regarding patterns of suicide,which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Suicide is the number one cause of death among 15-24 year­olds.
• B)White males 65 years and older have a high risk of committing suicide.
• C)Single men have lower rates of suicide than married men do.
• D)In the United States,African Americans have a higher rate of suicide than do Caucasians.

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Definitions:

Folkways

Norms or customary behaviors that are socially approved but not morally significant, guiding everyday practices.

Linguistic Determinism

The hypothesis that the structure of a language can strongly influence the thoughts and actions of individuals.

Edward Sapir

An American anthropologist and linguist, best known for his contributions to the development of the field of linguistic anthropology and the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

Benjamin Lee Whorf

An American linguist known for his hypothesis on linguistic relativity, suggesting language shapes thought and cultural perception.