Which statement about suicide among children and youths is accurate?

a. The suicide rate in the United States has not changed over the past 25 years
b. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year-olds.
c. Children who commit suicide tend to have high levels of 5-HIAA in their brains.
d. About 12,000 children between ages 5 and 14 attempt suicide each year in the United States.

b. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year-olds.

Psychology

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a. Cultural conditioning affects what altered states we seek and attain. b. The meanings given to altered states have included signs of madness, spirit possession, and life-enhancing breakthroughs. c. Very few cultures or religions recognize and accept alterations of consciousness. d. Some people seek various altered states of pleasure, while others see altered states of consciousness as pathways to enlightenment.

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Regarding Sternberg's triangular theory of love, companionate love involves

a. commitment only. b. intimacy and commitment. c. intimacy and passion. d. intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Psychology