The human capacity for ____ offers the best explanation as to why nonhuman animals do not kill themselves.
A) panic
B) self-awareness
C) delay of gratification
D) panic.

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Self-awareness is key in understanding the concept of death and the ability to conceptualize the self as separate from the body. This level of consciousness is unique to humans, which may explain why nonhuman animals do not engage in suicide. Panic (option A) is a physiological response and not a measure of cognitive ability, and delay of gratification (option C) is related to impulse control and has little to do with suicidal behavior. The mention of panic twice in the options is most likely an error.

The Human Capacity for ____ Offers the Best Explanation as to Why