Quiz & Worksheet - Characteristics of Suicide

Instructions:

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question 1 of 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the five common reasons why an individual would commit suicide?

Depression

Psychotic thoughts

Religion

Terminal illness

Worksheet

Print What Is Suicide? - Definition, Triggers, Underlying Causes & Prevention Worksheet

1. Gregg has been suffering from a serious health condition for a couple of years which has confined him to his home and placed a strain on his marriage. His health condition is a/an _____ which can then lead to suicide.

excuse
trigger
irrational fear
weakness

2. Which of the following focuses on suicide prevention?

Electric shock therapy
Inpatient hospital treatment
Treatment of suicidal thoughts
Acupuncture

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

This quiz and worksheet combo give you the opportunity to review the characteristics of a person who is potentially considering suicide. Topics you should know to successfully pass the quiz include the definition of trigger and prevention of suicide.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Use this worksheet and corresponding quiz to assess your knowledge of:

Principle reasons a person may commit suicide
The definition of a trigger and examples
Possible methods of preventing suicide
The importance of family therapy in suicide prevention

Skills Practiced

Practice these important skills when you use the assessment tools:

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information related to the methods of suicide prevention from the lesson
Critical thinking - examine the main reasons a person may choose to commit suicide
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about triggers

Additional Learning

To learn more about the characteristics of suicide, view the related lesson titled What Is Suicide? - Definition, Triggers, Underlying Causes & Prevention. The lesson covers these objectives:

Define suicide
Identify five common reasons a person may commit suicide
Recognize the role of triggers for a person considering suicide
Explore the types of suicide prevention available, including the four main methods

What Is Suicide? - Definition, Triggers, Underlying Causes & Prevention