In Terms of Suicidal Behavior, One Consistent Gender Difference Is

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Multiple Choice

In terms of suicidal behavior, one consistent gender difference is that:

• A) men are less likely than women to tell someone that they are planning to commit suicide.
• B) men outnumber women in suicide deaths because men use more lethal methods.
• C) men are more likely than women to attempt suicide after a failed relationship.
• D) men outnumber women in the number of suicide attempts.

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