In Terms of Suicidal Behavior, One Consistent Gender Difference Is

question 336

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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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Validity Effect

The phenomenon where repeated exposure to a statement increases the likelihood of accepting it as true.

Fundamental Attribution Error

is the tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state in which an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting cognitions, such as beliefs, attitudes, or values.