Which is the most commonly used method in completed suicides? ...

[stevenposner]

Which is the most commonly used method in completed suicides?
 
  a. Firearms
  b. Drug overdose
  c. Self-inflected laceration
  d. Carbon monoxide poisoning

Question 2

Which is the most significant factor in distinguishing those who commit suicide from those who make suicidal attempts or threats?
 
  a. Social isolation
  b. Level of stress
  c. Degree of depression
  d. Desire to punish others

[Liddy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Firearms are the most commonly used instruments in completed suicides among both males and females. For adolescent boys, firearms are followed by hanging and overdose. For adolescent females, overdose and strangulation are the next most common means of completed suicide. The most common method of suicide attempt is overdose or ingestion of potentially toxic substances such as drugs. The second most common method of suicide attempt is self-inflicted laceration. Carbon monoxide poisoning is not one of the more frequent forms of suicide completion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Social isolation is a significant factor in distinguishing adolescents who will kill themselves from those who will not. It is also more characteristic of those who complete suicide than of those who make attempts or threats. Level of stress, degree of depression, and desire to punish others are contributing factors in suicide, but they are not the most significant factor in distinguishing those who complete suicide from those who attempt suicide.