Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Gateway Hypothesis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the gateway hypothesis for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) ?

A) Older children who begin using alcohol and marijuana are at risk for NSSI in adolescence.
B) Older children who are rejected by peers are at risk for loneliness and NSSI in adolescence.
C) Youths who experience depression, helpless, and hopelessness and are greatest risk for NSSI.
D) Youths who initially engage in less severe acts of self-injury may later show more severe NSSI.