EXERCISES, LESSON 4
INSTRUCTIONS: The following exercises are to be answered by marking the lettered
response that best answers the question or best completes the incomplete statement or
by writing the answer in the space provided.
After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the
end of the lesson and check your answers.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXERCISES 1 THROUGH 9. Match the terms in
Column A with its correct definition in Column B. Place the letter of the definition in the
blank space to the left of Column A.
COLUMN B
COLUMN A
___ 1.
Depression
a. At such time when customary problem-solving or
decision-making methods are no longer adequate.
___ 2.
Stress
b. The act of self-damage inflicted with self-destructive
___ 3.
Suicide
intention.
___ 4.
Intervention
c.
Actions or behaviors that a person takes which may
indicate the way he is thinking.
___ 5.
Crisis
d. Refers to feelings (moods) of sadness, despair, and
___ 6.
Suicide attempt
discouragement.
___ 7.
Stressors
e. Acts, spoken words, or interpersonal communication
that may reveal a person's thoughts.
___ 8.
Behavior signs
f.
Any action or situation that places physical or
___ 9.
Verbal signs
psychological demands upon a person.
g. Treatment by health care personnel when there is
indication of an individual's inability to cope with
his own resources and requires assistance.
h. Specific situations that may trigger stress in a person.
i.
Intentionally killing oneself.
10.
What is the single, most outstanding characteristic of a person who attempts
suicide?
____________________________________________________
MD0549
4-13