Behavior That Appears to Involve a Deliberate Intention to End

question 39

Multiple Choice

Behavior that appears to involve a deliberate intention to end one's life is

• A) most frequently associated with leaving an explanatory note
• B) highly individual in character
• C) most often comprehensible in its motivations
• D) reflective of the single explanation put forward by suicidologists
• E) consistent with widely-held values in our society

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

is a psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that ranks human needs in a pyramid, from basic physical needs to higher-level psychological needs and self-actualization.

Organization

Any group or aggregation of individuals into a purposeful entity, such as those found in business and industry, government, and the social community; also, the process of aligning people and resources to accomplish tasks (visions, goals, initiatives, and the like).

Recognition Needs

The requirement for acknowledgment and appreciation from others, often as a motivator in workplace settings.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, which suggests that people are motivated by five basic categories of needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.