The Social Readjustment Rating Scale Has Been Criticized for All

question 62

Multiple Choice

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale has been criticized for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) It consists of vague items open to subjective interpretation.
• B) It fails to take into consideration individual differences in the way events are appraised.
• C) It does not differentiate between resolved and unresolved stressful events.
• D) Separating positive and negative events.

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Definitions:

Withdrawal

The symptoms experienced by an individual when reducing or discontinuing the intake of a substance they are dependent on.

Addictive Drug

A substance that leads to compulsive use, characterized by a psychological and/or physical dependence.

Discomfort

A feeling of unease or pain, either physical or psychological.

Psychoactive Drugs

Substances that affect the mind, mood, or other mental processes by altering brain function.