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151) A concern for researchers interested in the topic of suicide prevention is that the number of suicides is a. hopelessly out of date. b. underestimated. c. overestimated. d. much greater for adults than adolescents. 152) Jessie is giving a class presentation on suicide. Which of the following is a point you are likely to hear her make? a. People who talk about committing suicide are just looking for attention. b. One must be careful when talking with a depressed person about suicide because you might make them more likely to take their own life. c. As depression lifts, the risk of suicide may increase rather than decrease. d. There is seldom any warning given by those who commit suicide. 153) Which of the following is not a major risk factor for suicide? a. Schizophrenia b. Depression c. Dissociative disorder d. Borderline personality disorder 154) According to the data, the single best predictor of suicide is a. a previous attempt. b. loss of a loved one. c. recent discharge from the hospital. d. unemployment. 155) Which of the following statements is true regarding suicide? a. More women than men attempt suicide. b. There is no relationship between age and attempting suicide. c. Depression is a better predictor of suicide than are feelings of hopelessness. d. More men than women attempt suicide. 156) The suicide rate of people with bipolar disorder is about ________________ than that of the general population. a. 5 times lower b. 7 times higher c. 10 times higher d. 15 times higher 157) What category of psychological disorders is characterized by inflexible and maladaptive behavioural patterns? a. Personality disorders b. Schizophrenia c. Dissociative disorders d. Anxiety disorders 158) On what Axis of the DSM-IV are personality disorders coded? a. Axis I b. Axis II c. Axis III d. Axis IV 159) A person who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder is most likely to exhibit a. intense discomfort in most social situations and odd thinking and behaviour patterns. b. impulsivity and unpredictability in his or her interactions with others. c. a strong need to be the centre of attention in all social situations. d. a charming, self-centred, and manipulative interpersonal style. 160) Marty is moody, manipulative, and unstable, and he lacks a clear sense of identity, and often clings to others. He wants to have close relationships but is unable to do so because he is untrusting of others. Marty is suffering from ______ personality disorder. a. antisocial b. borderline c. bipolar d. dependent