Why do adolescent boys succeed in committing suicide more often than adolescent girls?
A. Boys attempt suicide at a greater rate than girls.
B. Boys experience more serious episodes of major depressive disorder than girls.
C. Boys experience more social stigma for attempting suicide than girls.
D. Boys tend to use more violent means to attempt suicide.
Answer: D
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