The Most Important Factor to Consider in Assessing a Client's

question 34

Multiple Choice

The most important factor to consider in assessing a client's risk for suicide is:

• A) family history of suicide
• B) the history of suicide attempts of the client
• C) if the client seems to be serious or not
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Individual differences are variations among people in their psychological traits, abilities, and behaviors.

Personality Psychologists

Psychologists who specialize in the study of the various aspects of personality, including traits, behaviors, and the psychological mechanisms that underlie individual differences.

Trait Psychologist

A psychologist who specializes in studying and assessing personality traits to understand individual differences.

Individual Differences

The variations or deviations among individuals in regard to a common characteristic or trait, indicating uniqueness or diversity in a population.