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:

Juvenile Delinquent

A young person, typically under the age of 18, who has committed a criminal act or is considered problematic by legal authorities.

Mode

The value that appears most frequently in a data set, a measure of central tendency in statistics.

Deviant

Deviant refers to behavior or attitudes that differ significantly from established societal norms or values, often leading to negative sanctions or judgement.

Normative

Relating to an ideal standard or model, often reflecting what is deemed to be the correct or normal way of doing something.