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Which changes in brain biochemical function is most
associated with suicidal behavior?
a. Dopamine excess
b. Serotonin deficiency
c. Acetylcholine excess
d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid deficiency
b. Serotonin deficiency
Research suggests that low levels of serotonin may play a role
in the decision to commit suicide. The other neurotransmitter
alterations have not been implicated in suicidal crises.
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A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried
for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no
answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a
roommate. 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 a dorm room
c. Giving away sweaters
Giving away prized possessions may signal that the individual
thinks he or she will have no further need for the items, such as
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when a suicide plan has been formulated. Calling parents and
crying do not provide clues to suicide, in and of themselves.
Remaining in the dormitory would be an expected behavior
because the student has nowhere else to go.
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Varcarolis
23 Suicidal
Chapter
Thoughts
23 Suicidal
& Behavior
Thoughts
Questions
& Behavior
& Answers
Questions
2026_2027
& Answers
_ Study
2026_2027
Guide &_Exam
StudyPrep.pdf
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Varcarolis Chapter 23 Suicidal
Thoughts & Behavior Questions &
Answers 2026/2027 | Study Guide &
Exam Prep
Page 1 of 60 Varcarolis Chapter 23 Suicidal Thoughts
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of 60 Questions & Answers 2026_2027 _ Study Guide & Exam Prep.pdf
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Which changes in brain biochemical function is most
associated with suicidal behavior?
a. Dopamine excess
b. Serotonin deficiency
c. Acetylcholine excess
d. Gamma-aminobutyric acid deficiency
b. Serotonin deficiency
Research suggests that low levels of serotonin may play a role
in the decision to commit suicide. The other neurotransmitter
alterations have not been implicated in suicidal crises.
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A college student failed two tests. Afterward, the student cried
for hours and then tried to telephone a parent but got no
answer. The student then gave several expensive sweaters to a
roommate. 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 a dorm room
c. Giving away sweaters
Giving away prized possessions may signal that the individual
thinks he or she will have no further need for the items, such as
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when a suicide plan has been formulated. Calling parents and
crying do not provide clues to suicide, in and of themselves.
Remaining in the dormitory would be an expected behavior
because the student has nowhere else to go.
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