What Is a Shortcoming of Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is a shortcoming of Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

• A) It does not take into consideration the particular life-stress reactions of specific populations.
• B) It is limited in the type of stressful event listed.
• C) It does not take into consideration the unique stressors experienced by women.
• D) It cannot be used to examine the relationship between stress and illness.

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