Author Question: Which of the following would be the least likely characteristic of a client who would commit suicide ... (Read 39 times)

ashley · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following would be the least likely characteristic of a client who would commit suicide while incarcerated?

A) Old age
B) History of suicide attempts
C) Short sentence
D) Presence of significant mental illness

Question 2

Which of the following is not a factor related to the incarceration of the mentally ill?

A) Lack of medication control
B) Shortage of necessary services
C) Aggressive behavior
D) Truancy

chereeb · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
The characteristics of individuals who commit suicide during incarceration include the presence of a significant mental illness, a history of suicide attempts, older age, a lengthy sentence, and segregated or isolated housing.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Persons are not generally incarcerated for truancy only. Factors related to incarceration include lack of medication control, shortage of necessary services, and aggressive behavior.