According to Jerry Jacobs's theory of the suicidal process, suicide victims overcome prohibitions against suicide through a series of events. What is the first stage of this process?

a) praying to God for forgiveness
b) believing that death is the only way to solve a personal problem
c) finding themselves faced with unexpected and unsolvable problems
d) feeling isolated and therefore free to act on one's own, thereby overcoming the prohibition against suicide


c) finding themselves faced with unexpected and unsolvable problems

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) assess controversial government programs and policies so ineffective programs can be targeted for spending cuts B) provide us with a better understanding of how housing matters for life outcomes, and how we can best address social problems related to housing C) reduce rates of incarceration and unemployment among those living in the most vulnerable American communities D) help the public decide who is most at fault for creating housing related social inequalities

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