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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which suicide is an example of Durkheim's anomic suicide?

a. A Muslim who was disgraced by a family member
b. A woman whose life savings were embezzled from her
c. A suicide bomber who blows up a bus in the middle East
d. A convicted rapist who has been given a life sentence

Question 2

Which approach listed in the plan of care of a suicidal patient is considered a cognitive technique?

a. Intense psychotherapy to deal with childhood issues
b. Group therapy with patients with similar problems
c. Limitation of negative thought patterns and increase of realistic self-evaluation
d. Inclusion of significant others and family in the plan of care

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Anomic suicides are acts of self-destruction by individuals who have become alienated from important relationships in their groups, especially as this relates to their standard of living. Durkheim characterized egoistic suicides as the self-inflicted deaths of individuals who turn against their own conscience. Altruistic suicides are self-inflicted deaths on the basis of obe-dience to a group's goals rather than reflecting the person's own best interests. Durkheim de-fined fatalistic suicides as self-inflicted deaths that result from excessive regulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cognitive techniques use examination of thought patterns and challenges to irrational or neg-ative thoughts. The remaining options are not interventions that are supported cognitive therapy.