%0 Journal Article
%T An ethological perspective on suicidal behavior
%J New ideas in psychology
%D 1997
%A Lester, David
%A Goldney, Robert D.
%V 15
%N 1
%P 97-103
%X Suicidal behavior is viewed from an ethological perspective, first as an innate releasing mechanism and then as a fixed action pattern. Finally, the concept of conservation-withdrawal is suggested as a possible mediator between the experience of external stressors and suicidal behavior. The implications of this analysis are discussed.<p />
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0732-118X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0732-118X(97)00006-8