Which of the following is a problem associated with studying people who survive their suicide attempts for clues to understanding the reasons that 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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People who survive suicide attempts differ from those who are successful in their attempt, as they may have different motivations, methods, and demographic or psychological factors. Therefore, studying attempters may not capture the full range of reasons and risk factors for suicide.

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