Suicide Literally Means "Killing of Oneself

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suicide literally means "killing of oneself." If that is all one uses to define suicide, which of the following would not be an act of suicide?

• A) while playing "Russian roulette," shooting oneself fatally in the head
• B) bungee jumping that results in one's death
• C) while high on drugs, believing one can fly, thus walking off a cliff and falling to one's death
• D) driving a race car which crashes and results in death
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Narcotic

A drug affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, often used to induce sleep or relieve pain.

Heroin

An opioid drug derived from morphine, highly addictive, and illegal, often used for its euphoric effects.

Cocaine

A powerful and addictive stimulant drug derived from the coca plant, which directly affects the brain’s reward pathways.

Oxycontin

A prescription opioid pain medication often used to treat severe pain, known for its high potential for addiction and abuse.