What problem is associated with studying people who survive their suicide to understand the reasons for why a person commits suicide?
A) Attempters are more likely to be adolescents.
B) Attempters are more likely to have good skills in conflict resolution.
C) People who succeed in ending their lives most likely died of a drug overdose.
D) People who survive suicide attempts differ from those who are successful in their attempt.

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Survivors of suicide attempts may have different characteristics, mental health issues, or circumstances compared to those who do not survive their attempts. This difference can introduce bias in understanding the reasons behind suicide, as the experiences and factors leading to a non-fatal attempt may not fully represent those of individuals who die by suicide.

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