From what assumption do suicide crisis workers operate when they are talking with someone who is considering suicide?

a. Anyone who expresses suicidal ideas is an immediate threat to self and possibly others.
b. Anyone who reveals suicidal thoughts needs to be hospitalized immediately.
c. Anyone considering suicide is ambivalent about the act.
d. Anyone who verbalizes suicidal ideas to others is not in serious danger.


Ans: c. Anyone considering suicide is ambivalent about the act.

Psychology

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