Which of the Following Is NOT a Valid Criticism of Holmes

question 10

Multiple Choice

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

• A) It is an outdated measure.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

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Definitions:

Bipolar Cell

A type of neuron in the retina of the eye; receives input from the photoreceptors (rods and cones) and synapses on ganglion cells.

Ciliary Muscle

A ring-shaped muscle in the eye's middle layer (uvea) that controls the lens's shape for focusing and accommodation.

Lateral Line Organs

Specialized sensory organs in fish and amphibians, consisting of a system of fluid-filled canals and sensory hair cells to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water.

Stereocilia

Hairlike projections on the surface of certain cells, such as those in the inner ear, involved in mechanosensation and the detection of sound vibrations.