What Is a Parasuicide

question 103

Multiple Choice

What is a parasuicide?

• A) a failed attempt to commit suicide
• B) a murder followed by a successful suicide
• C) a successfully committed suicide on the first try
• D) a successfully committed suicide after many tries

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Definitions:

Cooperative Play

A stage of play where children play together, focusing on a shared goal or activity.

Solitary Play

A developmental stage where children play alone, focusing on their activities without interaction with others.

Extrinsic Motivation

A drive, or reason to pursue a goal, that arises from the wish to have external rewards, perhaps by earning money or praise.

Initiative Guilt

A stage in psychosocial development where children face conflicts between their desire to act independently and the guilt that may come from unintended consequences or overstepping boundaries.