Marilyn Took the Social Readjustment Rating Scale and Obtained a Score

question 94

Multiple Choice

Marilyn took the Social Readjustment Rating Scale and obtained a score of over 300 points. On the basis of this high score, Holmes and Rahe would say that she

• A) has an extraordinary amount of hardiness.
• B) runs a high risk of health problems.
• C) runs a high risk of academic problems.
• D) has a moderate amount of stress.

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