Which of the following statements about the prevention and treatment of suicide is true?
A) It is nearly impossible to prevent adolescent suicide, as teenagers rarely exhibit warning signs around adults.
B) Research shows that gun-control legislation that restricts the availability of handguns and other firearms to adolescents has little impact on suicide rates.
C) Restraint by journalists in the media in publicizing teenage suicides aids prevention.
D) Parents should not be concerned about teenagers' commenting, "I wish I were dead," because adolescents are overly dramatic.
C
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a. hoard objects that may seem completely useless. b. spend lavishly on gifts for themselves. c. enjoy taking a vacation from keeping the house clean. d. take a leisurely approach to life and work.
Dr. O'Mahen is conducting research on adolescents' peer relationships. Which of the following approaches is she most likely to use?
A) Biological B) Cognitive C) Psychiatric D) Social