Research indicates that victims of bullying are ____to consider suicide than non-victims.
a. 2 to 9 times c. 15 times
b. 30 to 40 times d. just as likely
Question 2Describe the North American Prodrome Longitudinal Study (NAPLS) and implications for prevention and intervention.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Based on research, which teenager is at greatest risk for completing a suicide?
a. Sandy, whose parents are both employed
b. Sam, who is the family scapegoat
c. Sarah, who shows little hostility
d. Steve, who shows no signs of impairment
Question 4As a school psychologist in a large public high school you have been asked to help design a substance use prevention program for 9th graders. Identify the key components of a universal prevention program as well as how to identify and work with high-risk adolescents.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5An explanation for the increase in youth suicides relates to ____.
a. the increased risk for children taking SSRIs
b. unwelcome physical changes with adolescence
c. access to unsafely stored firearms in the home
d. lack of education about mental health issues