Question 1

_____ suicides reflect reaction so excessive regulation perceived to block future improvements in one's life. Examples might be suicides by slaves or prisoners of war.

Accepted Answer

A)  Egoistic 
B)  Altruistic 
C)  Anomic 
D)  Fatalistic 
A)  Egoistic 
B)  Altruistic 
C)  Anomic 
D)  Fatalistic

Question 2

Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death in the U.S:

Accepted Answer

A)  8th 
B)  12th 
C)  2nd 
D)  10th 
A)  8th 
B)  12th 
C)  2nd 
D)  10th

Question 3

The largest cause of death by suicide is:

Accepted Answer

A)  firearm 
B)  suffocation 
C)  poisoning 
D)  hanging 
A)  firearm 
B)  suffocation 
C)  poisoning 
D)  hanging

Question 4

Paula lacks the social support of an interpersonal group to help her with her relationship and workplace problems. For these individualistic reasons, she kills herself. What type of suicide best fits her situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Egoistic 
B)  Altruistic 
C)  Anomic 
D)  Fatalistic 
A)  Egoistic 
B)  Altruistic 
C)  Anomic 
D)  Fatalistic

Question 5

Define the four types of suicide outlined by Durkheim and provide examples of each. Which type is most likely to explain higher rates of suicide among the elderly and why?

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim, a prominent sociologist,

Question 6

The suicide rate in the U.S. overall is higher for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Protestants 
B)  Catholics 
C)  Jews 
D)  there are no religious differences in suicide rates 
A)  Protestants 
B)  Catholics 
C)  Jews 
D)  there are no religious differences in suicide rates

Question 7

Most suicides follow rational planning with no more evidence of mental disorder than would appear in those that don't commit suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Historically, Chinese societies accepted suicide as an effective tool of ________________ against the enemy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deterrence 
B)  Incapacitation 
C)  Revenge 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Deterrence 
B)  Incapacitation 
C)  Revenge 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Are suicide prevention centers actually helping prevent suicide? What are the methodological challenges to answering this question?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of suicide prevention

Question 10

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for persons 15-24 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The first state to permit physician-assisted suicide, according to the text, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas 
B)  Oregon 
C)  California 
D)  Vermont 
A)  Texas 
B)  Oregon 
C)  California 
D)  Vermont

Question 12

Euthanasia is considered less favorable than the typical suicide to most Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In Great Britain, a network of volunteer organizations works to prevent suicide. They combine elements of _____________ and _____________ when counseling suicidal individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  religion, psychotherapy 
B)  medication, religion 
C)  psychotherapy, medication 
D)  none of the above 
A)  religion, psychotherapy 
B)  medication, religion 
C)  psychotherapy, medication 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

Staff members at suicide prevention centers carry out much of their initial contact by which method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Door to door 
B)  Telephone 
C)  Jails 
D)  Mental hospitals 
A)  Door to door 
B)  Telephone 
C)  Jails 
D)  Mental hospitals

Question 15

Instruments have now been developed that successfully predict suicidal behavior with accuracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The largest factor that separates depressed people who commit suicides from depressed people who do not is:

Accepted Answer

A)  anger 
B)  hopelessness 
C)  jealousy 
D)  fear 
A)  anger 
B)  hopelessness 
C)  jealousy 
D)  fear

Question 17

Virtually all of those that commit suicide leave suicide notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Death from hyper-obesity 
B)  Suicide bomber blowing himself up 
C)  Death from alcoholism 
D)  Chronic smoking causing death 
A)  Death from hyper-obesity 
B)  Suicide bomber blowing himself up 
C)  Death from alcoholism 
D)  Chronic smoking causing death

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men attempt suicide more than women. 
B)  White females attempt suicide more than other females. 
C)  The typical successful suicide involves overdose on medication. 
D)  Most people who attempt suicide are middle aged and older. 
A)  Men attempt suicide more than women. 
B)  White females attempt suicide more than other females. 
C)  The typical successful suicide involves overdose on medication. 
D)  Most people who attempt suicide are middle aged and older.

Question 20

Reasons for attempting suicide appear to vary by race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ suicides reflect reaction so excessive regulation perceived to block future improvements in one's life. Examples might be suicides by slaves or prisoners of war.

Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death in the U.S:

The largest cause of death by suicide is:

Paula lacks the social support of an interpersonal group to help her with her relationship and workplace problems. For these individualistic reasons, she kills herself. What type of suicide best fits her situation?

Define the four types of suicide outlined by Durkheim and provide examples of each. Which type is most likely to explain higher rates of suicide among the elderly and why?

The suicide rate in the U.S. overall is higher for:

Most suicides follow rational planning with no more evidence of mental disorder than would appear in those that don't commit suicide.

Historically, Chinese societies accepted suicide as an effective tool of ________________ against the enemy.

Are suicide prevention centers actually helping prevent suicide? What are the methodological challenges to answering this question?

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for persons 15-24 years of age.

The first state to permit physician-assisted suicide, according to the text, is:

Euthanasia is considered less favorable than the typical suicide to most Americans.

In Great Britain, a network of volunteer organizations works to prevent suicide. They combine elements of _ and _ when counseling suicidal individuals.

Staff members at suicide prevention centers carry out much of their initial contact by which method?

Instruments have now been developed that successfully predict suicidal behavior with accuracy.

The largest factor that separates depressed people who commit suicides from depressed people who do not is:

Virtually all of those that commit suicide leave suicide notes.

Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect suicide?

Which of the following statements is true?

Reasons for attempting suicide appear to vary by race.

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Heterosexual Deviance

Gays, Lesbians, and Homophobia

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Exam 10: Suicide

_____ suicides reflect reaction so excessive regulation perceived to block future improvements in one's life. Examples might be suicides by slaves or prisoners of war.

Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death in the U.S:

The largest cause of death by suicide is:

Paula lacks the social support of an interpersonal group to help her with her relationship and workplace problems. For these individualistic reasons, she kills herself. What type of suicide best fits her situation?

Define the four types of suicide outlined by Durkheim and provide examples of each. Which type is most likely to explain higher rates of suicide among the elderly and why?

The suicide rate in the U.S. overall is higher for:

Most suicides follow rational planning with no more evidence of mental disorder than would appear in those that don't commit suicide.

Historically, Chinese societies accepted suicide as an effective tool of ________________ against the enemy.

Are suicide prevention centers actually helping prevent suicide? What are the methodological challenges to answering this question?

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for persons 15-24 years of age.

The first state to permit physician-assisted suicide, according to the text, is:

Euthanasia is considered less favorable than the typical suicide to most Americans.

In Great Britain, a network of volunteer organizations works to prevent suicide. They combine elements of _____________ and _____________ when counseling suicidal individuals.

Staff members at suicide prevention centers carry out much of their initial contact by which method?

Instruments have now been developed that successfully predict suicidal behavior with accuracy.

The largest factor that separates depressed people who commit suicides from depressed people who do not is:

Virtually all of those that commit suicide leave suicide notes.

Which of the following is NOT an example of indirect suicide?

Which of the following statements is true?

Reasons for attempting suicide appear to vary by race.

The Nature and Meaning of Deviance

Deviant Events and Social Control

Becoming Deviant

Major Theories of Deviance

Crimes of Interpersonal Violence

Nonviolent Crime

White-Collar and Corporate Crime

Drug Use and Addiction

Drunkenness and Alcoholism

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays, Lesbians, and Homophobia

Physical Disabilities

Mental Disorders

Recent Forms of Deviance

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In Great Britain, a network of volunteer organizations works to prevent suicide. They combine elements of _ and _ when counseling suicidal individuals.