Ch 8 Flashcards

1
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The intentional, direct, and conscious taking of one’s own life

A

Suicide

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2
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Thoughts about suicide

A

Suicidal ideation

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3
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The systematic examination of existing information after a person’s death for the purpose of understanding in explaining the person’s behavior before death

A

Psychological autopsy

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4
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A term created to describe the unbearable psychological hurt, pain, in anguish associated with suicide

A

Psychache

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5
Q

A professional who studies the manifestation, dynamics, and prevention of suicides

A

Suicidologist

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6
Q

Self harm intended to provide relief from negative feelings or to introduce a positive mood state

A

Nonsuicidal self injury

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7
Q

The capability of causing death

A

lethality

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