The state legislature is considering enacting measures that will have an impact in reducing suicide rates. Which of the following individuals who are testifying before a legislative committee will be able to provide the most empirical support for his or

her suggestion?

a. Al, who wants to reduce access to guns
b. Jim, who wants to make suicide a criminal offense
c. Stacey, who wants public service announcements focused on famous suicides
d. Randy, who wants to establish crisis lines to handle calls from individuals contemplating suicide


Answer: a.

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