Especially in the middle school and high school grades, teachers must be alert to the possibility that a student is contemplating suicide. Which one of the following students is least likely to be having suicidal thoughts?
a. Gracie has become quite interested in looking and dressing like a popular rock star.
b. Erik has stopped hanging out with his friends and refuses to take their telephone calls.
c. After being seriously depressed for several weeks, Larinda is suddenly quite happy.
d. Although he loves music, Oscar is giving away all of his favorite CDs.
Question 2
All of the following strategies are certainly beneficial, but only one is likely to foster resilience in students who live in difficult and challenging circumstances (e.g., extreme poverty, abusive family members).
Which strategy is known to foster resilience?
a. Take a personal interest in students' welfare and show them that they can turn to you in times of need.
b. Show students how academic tasks are relevant to their personal lives.
c. Give students both positive and negative feedback when it's appropriate to do so.
d. Have fewer classroom requirements and be lenient in grading criteria.
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