Describe the psychological profile of a typical suicidal adolescent.
What will be an ideal response?
Suicidal adolescents often have depressive symptoms. In a recent study, the most significant factor in a first suicide attempt during adolescence was major depressive episode, while for children it was child maltreatment. Feelings of hopelessness, low self-esteem, and high self-blame are also associated with adolescent suicide. One study revealed that adolescent girls, but not boys, who perceived they were overweight were at risk for engaging in suicidal ideation.
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The subject matter behavior modification concerns itself with is/are:
a. past events b. human characteristics c. internal motivation d. human behavior
When and why is it necessary to use post hoc tests?
What will be an ideal response?
According to Cook and Oltjenbruns, coping with life-threatening illness and dying among young adults is likely to challenge their need to
a. express their sexuality b. develop intimate relationships c. obtain realistic support for their goals and future plans d. all of these e. none of these
Public embarrassment is a key component of __________, whereas being trapped in a public place is a key element of __________
a) agoraphobia; social phobia. b) generalized anxiety; panic disorder. c) panic disorder; generalized anxiety. d) social phobia; agoraphobia.