An adolescent in a rural community has recently committed suicide. What is the significance of this event in the community?
a. Rural residents are less religious than urban residents and less capable of coping with the loss.
b. Because of the size of the community, it is likely that no one will discuss what has happened.
c. There could be a cluster of such deaths in small towns where everyone knows everyone so well.
d. Without the adolescent to work, the family may have increased economic difficulties.
ANS: C
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