Your best friend discloses the fact that he is thinking of committing suicide. What should you do?

a. Ignore the comment; it is unlikely that he meant it.
b. Rush him to the nearest ER; he has probably already overdosed.
c. Take him seriously; show you care and encourage him to seek help.
d. none of these


C

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a. sexual versus aggressive motives b. love versus hate c. connection versus independence d. mundane versus exalted

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