The Problem with the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating

question 65

Multiple Choice

The problem with the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale is that

• A) it does not distinguish between positive and negative life changes.
• B) research has not been conducted to connect illness to test scores.
• C) people have different understandings about the impact of the various events listed.
• D) it is culturally biased.

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Definitions:

Sporophyte

The diploid, spore-producing phase in the life cycle of plants that undergo alternation of generations.

Gametophyte

A stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that is haploid and produces gametes.

Pollen Tube

A long, slender growth from a pollen grain that penetrates the ovule, allowing the sperm to fertilize the egg in plants.

Foreign Plant Species

Plant species that are introduced to a region where they are not native, often leading to ecological changes or disruptions.