People with Higher Scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale

question 137

Multiple Choice

People with higher scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale have been found to ​

• A)react more negatively to stressful events.
• B)be more vulnerable to physical illness and psychological problems.
• C)have a more external locus of control.
• D)cope more effectively with stress.

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