Which of the Following Is NOT a Valid Criticism of Holmes

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a valid criticism of Holmes and Rahe's (1967) Stressful Life Events (SLE) ?

• A) Some of the items on the list are too specific.
• B) Individual differences in the experience of events are not taken into account.
• C) It treats both positive and negative events in a similar fashion.
• D) It does not assess whether events have been resolved or not.
• E) It is an outdated measure.

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Definitions:

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustment for inflation, representing the actual percentage earned or paid on a financial investment or loan.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

A measure of the overall cost of the goods and services bought by a typical consumer.

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price of goods and services over time, which leads to a decrease in the ability to purchase.

Base Period

A specific point in time or period that is used as a reference for the calculation of index numbers, such as price indexes or economic indicators.