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haleyc112 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A college student who failed two tests cried for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a roommate and asked to be left alone for a few hours.

Which behavior provides the strongest clue of an impending suicide attempt?

a. Calling parents
b. Excessive crying
c. Giving away sweaters
d. Staying alone in dorm room

Question 2

For which patients diagnosed with personality disorders would a family history of similar problems be most likely? Select all that apply.

a. Obsessive-compulsive
b. Antisocial
c. Borderline
d. Schizotypal
e. Narcissistic

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Giving away prized possessions may signal that the individual thinks he or she will have no further need for the item, such as when a suicide plan has been formulated. Calling parents, remaining in a dorm, and crying do not provide direct clues to suicide.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Some personality disorders have evidence of genetic links, so the family history would show other members with similar traits. Heredity plays a role in schizotypal, antisocial, borderline, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.