An approach for examining the rationality of suicide

Author(s): Yang, B. J.

Journal/Book: Psychol Rep. 1996; 79: P O Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Psychological Reports. 405-406.

Abstract: 78 subjects were presented with an hypothetical situation in which they were considering committing suicide after being afflicted with cancer. Their decision to commit suicide was affected by the anticipated pain from the chemotherapy and by the probability of survival, suggesting that suicide can be a rational choice.

Note: Article D Lester, Ctr Study Suicide, RR41, 5 Stonegate Court, Blackwood, NJ 08240 USA

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