Which of the Following Is NOT True of Research Related

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of research related to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

• A) People with higher scores tend to be more vulnerable to physical illness.
• B) People with higher scores tend to be more vulnerable to some psychological problems.
• C) The scale is dominated by negative events.
• D) Experts agree with the methods and meaning of the findings.

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Definitions:

Habituation

A psychological learning process wherein there is a decrease in response to a stimulus after being repeatedly exposed to it.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic technique that involves associating items to be remembered with specific physical locations.

Positive Transfer

The beneficial effect of prior learning on the acquisition of new skills or knowledge.

Negative Transfer

A learning phenomenon where learning in one context or task hinders performance in another due to similarities that confuse the learner.