Question 1

Which of the following was NOT listed as a warning sign that the risk of suicide is very high?

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of anger and hostility that are turned inward
B)  an extremely negative self-image and severe feelings of hopelessness
C)  situations that seem intolerable,such as divorce,rejection,and bereavement
D)  being overly confident,narcissistic,and boastfulE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Regarding suicide and suicide prevention,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even when all the choices are unpleasant,suicidal persons can usually be made to see that their least unpleasant option is better than death.
B)  If you suspect a person is contemplating suicide,do not ask,"Are you thinking of suicide?" because this could trigger a suicide attempt.
C)  In helping a suicidal person,your most important task is to establish rapport (a harmonious connection) with the person.
D)  A dangerous time for suicide is when a person suddenly seems to get better after a severe depression,with this often meaning the person has finally decided to end it all.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT considered a major risk factor for suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  unexpectedly changing friends
B)  availability of a firearm
C)  shame,humiliation,failure,or rejection
D)  drug or alcohol useE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The rate of suicide in the United States is almost ten times higher than the rate of suicide in Hungary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Regarding ethnicity,the highest suicide rate in the United States is among _______ Americans.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Regarding risk factors for suicide,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dangerous times for suicide include the times of divorce,separation,rejection,failure,and bereavement.
B)  Feelings of anger,hostility,and the impulse to harm others can be turned inward,dramatically increasing the risk of suicide.
C)  When one has severe feelings of hopelessness,this feeling must be present a long time before the person is a suicide risk.
D)  Suicidal people often isolate themselves and feel worthless and misunderstood.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Jason feels like his world is falling apart and he can't "take it" anymore.He sees no hope for things getting better, and he just wants to escape.We should consider Jason's current thoughts and feelings as characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  pre-psychotic behavior.
B)  adolescence and college years.
C)  suicidal thoughts and feelings.
D)  a somatic symptom disorder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Warning signs for potential suicide include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  sudden mood swings and aggression.
B)  increased contact and dependence on others.
C)  a preoccupation with death.
D)  alcohol and/or drug use.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

For every ten potential suicides,how many people give warning beforehand?

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  three
C)  six
D)  eightE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 10

Regarding patterns of suicide,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four times as many men complete suicide,but women make more attempts.
B)  Married individuals have lower suicide rates than divorced,widowed,or single persons,at least among men.
C)  Native Americans have the highest suicide rate in the United States.
D)  Suicide rates tend to decrease with advancing age.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D) D

Question 11

Running away from home,quitting school,abandoning a marriage,and suicide all have in common that they involve

Accepted Answer

A)  a wish to escape.
B)  a broadening of options.
C)  nervous breakdowns.
D)  the onset of delusional behavior.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Sharon has a friend who has been suicidal.To help her friend get through this difficult time,Sharon has been making daily contact with her friend and scheduling daily activities like meeting for coffee to talk,having lunch,and going to the movies.Sharon's commitments to her friend are

Accepted Answer

A)  too minor to make a difference.
B)  dangerous because Sharon is playing psychologist.
C)  possibly enough to prevent her friend from attempting suicide.
D)  just temporarily delaying a suicide attempt.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Married men have higher suicide rates than divorced,widowed,or single men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Among ethnic adolescents,major risk factors for suicide include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  "loss of face"
B)  acculturative stress
C)  racism and discrimination
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above D

Question 15

Regarding suicide and the prevention of suicide,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Never ask the person," Are you thinking of suicide?" since this could trigger a suicide attempt.
B)  If you think a person seems suicidal,have the person call you or the number of a mental health crisis intervention team if she or he becomes frightened or impulsive.
C)  Since the suicidal person feels misunderstood,it is important to try to accept and understand the feelings the person is expressing.
D)  Even when all the choices are unpleasant,suicidal persons can usually be made to see that their least unpleasant option is better than death.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Suicidal people usually have

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of trouble with family or sexual adjustment problems.
B)  drinking or drug abuse problems.
C)  job difficulties.
D)  problems in any one or all of these areas.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What is the best course of action when a person is threatening suicide and has a specific,workable plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Document the incident in case the situation worsens,but take care not to overreact.
B)  Ask the person to accompany you to a mental health clinic or hospital emergency room.
C)  Be supportive and try to get day-to-day commitments from the person,such as meeting for lunch.
D)  Ignore the threat so that you don't reinforce death­obsessed verbalizations.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major risk factor for suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  availability of a firearm
B)  overeating
C)  severe anxiety or panic attacks
D)  family history of suicidal behaviorE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Discuss why people try to kill themselves by identifying five of the major risk factors or conditions that often lead to suicide,the factor present in 90 percent of all suicides,and five of the warning signs that often signal an impending suicide attempt.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that a diagnosable m...

Question 20

To talk with suicidal persons over the phone,most cities have centers for suicide prevention or mental health
__________ teams.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To talk with suicidal persons over the...

Exam 64: Psychology in Action: Suicide

Which of the following was NOT listed as a warning sign that the risk of suicide is very high?

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Regarding suicide and suicide prevention,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a major risk factor for suicide?

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The rate of suicide in the United States is almost ten times higher than the rate of suicide in Hungary.

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Regarding ethnicity,the highest suicide rate in the United States is among _______ Americans.

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Regarding risk factors for suicide,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Jason feels like his world is falling apart and he can't "take it" anymore.He sees no hope for things getting better, and he just wants to escape.We should consider Jason's current thoughts and feelings as characteristic of

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Warning signs for potential suicide include all of the following EXCEPT

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For every ten potential suicides,how many people give warning beforehand?

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Regarding patterns of suicide,which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Married men have higher suicide rates than divorced,widowed,or single men.

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