Regarding suicide, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. For every ten potential suicides, eight give warning beforehand.
b. Direct threats to commit suicide and the giving of possessions away may be pleas for help.
c. Most suicides cannot be prevented with the person finding a way to do it anyway.
d. Suicide attempts usually come when a person is alone, depressed, and unable to view matters objectively.
ANSWER: c
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