Which of the following characteristics has been found to be the best predictor of suicide?
A)Depression
B)Hostility and cynicism
C)Ambivalence
D)Hopelessness

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Hopelessness has been found to be the strongest predictor of suicide. Individuals who feel hopeless about the future, helpless to change their circumstances, and believe that their current difficulties will never improve are at a significantly higher risk for suicide. While depression and hostility are risk factors for suicide, they are not as strong of predictors as hopelessness. Ambivalence is not a specific predictor of suicide but may be related to indecision or feelings of helplessness about important life choices.

Which of the Following Characteristics Has Been Found to Be