Despite All the Criticisms of the Use of Life Stress

question 14

Multiple Choice

Despite all the criticisms of the use of life stress scales,

• A) the finding that life change produces stress has been supported by other work.
• B) today's approaches to assessing the effects of life events are no better.
• C) they are still the preferred method for measuring reactions to specific environmental events.
• D) their reliability and validity was never challenged.

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Definitions:

Aspiration Risk

The potential danger of inhaling food, liquid, or foreign objects into the lungs, which can cause choking or respiratory complications.

Prone Position

Lying flat with the face and torso facing down, opposite of the supine position.

Supine Position

Lying on the back with the face upward, used in medical contexts for examinations or treatments.

Pediatric Dose

The specific amount of medication recommended for children, adjusted according to age, weight, and disease severity.