One Criticism of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) Is

question 188

Multiple Choice

One criticism of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) is that

• A) it measures both positive and negative life events, which should cancel each other out.
• B) it ignores that some stress may be a consequence of psychological problems, rather than a cause.
• C) the number of stressful life events one experiences does not at all predict physical or psychological ailments.
• D) it is gender biased.

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy focused on changing negative or unhealthy behaviors using learning principles and conditioning techniques.

Modeling

A process in cognitive science and artificial intelligence that involves creating mathematical or computational representations of real-world phenomena.

Flooding

A behavioral therapy technique that involves exposing the person to their phobias or fears in a safe and controlled manner until the fear response is diminished.

Humanistic Approach

An approach to therapy centered around the idea that people must take responsibility for their lives and actions.