Asked by Marie Mégevand on Feb 18, 2024
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Cognitive factors associated with suicide include cognitive rigidity, rumination, perfectionism, and
A) genetic disposition.
B) substance abuse.
C) poor problem solving.
D) self-loathing.
Rumination
Focusing on one’s personal concerns and feelings of distress repetitively and passively.
- Recognizing the impact of rumination on suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- Identifying the relationship between perfectionism and suicide.
- Understanding the role of cognitive rigidity in suicide risk.
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KM
Kayla MajorFeb 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Poor problem solving can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, which are risk factors for suicide. While genetic disposition, substance abuse, and self-loathing can also be factors, they are not specifically mentioned as cognitive factors in the question.
Learning Objectives
- Recognizing the impact of rumination on suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
- Identifying the relationship between perfectionism and suicide.
- Understanding the role of cognitive rigidity in suicide risk.