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justinmsk

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Most developmental psychologists believe that temperament:
 
  a. Has a strong biological basis and is resistant to socialization efforts
  b. Is largely a product of the socialization efforts of parents and other adults
  c. Involves certain genetic dispositions, which are moderately open to socialization
  d. Arises from the complex interaction of the genetic inheritance of the two parents

Question 2

Two months after breaking up with her long-time boyfriend, 16-year-old Mary is still quite despondent. You wonder if she might be thinking about suicide. In four short paragraphs, describe four different warning signs you might look for in Mary's behavior.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

Possible warning signs of suicide include the following (the response should address at least four of them):
 Sudden withdrawal from social relationships
 Disregard for personal appearance
 A dramatic personality change
 A sudden elevation in mood
 A preoccupation with death and morbid themes
 Overt or veiled threats (e.g., I won't be around much longer)
 Actions that indicate putting one's affairs in order (e.g., giving away prized possessions)
 Substance abuse
 Preference for certain kinds of music (e.g., heavy metal rock music with morbid themes)
 Efforts to obtain suicidal means (e.g., medications, ropes, or guns)


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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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