Professor Salazar is talking to his class about suicide among young people. He tells them, Approximately 38,000 people kill themselves each year in the United States. Over the past ten years, suicides for young people aged 15 to 24 increased 20 percent for males and 42 percent for females. In 2007, suicide was the leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24 years old. Recent research also indicates that suicide rates are much higher for college students than for their peers who don't attend college. Which part of Professor Salazar's statement is accurate?
a. Recent research indicates that suicide rates are much higher for college students than for their peers who don't attend college.
b. Over the past ten years, suicides for young people aged 15 to 24 increased 20 percent for males and 42 percent for females.
c. In 2007, suicide was the leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24
d. Approximately 38,000 people kill themselves each year in the United States.
Question 2
Amy has just begun therapy for anorexia nervosa. She is in the hospital, where medical staff give her feedings to increase her weight. After she has gained sufficient weight, in order to maintain treatment gains achieved in the hospital, what will most likely be implemented as an outpatient?
a. family therapy
b. stimulant medication
c. systematic desensitization
d. aversive conditioning
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