Research on Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale Suggests

question 5

Multiple Choice

Research on Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale suggests that ____.

• A) major life events that are unscheduled are no more stressful than major life events that are scheduled
• B) simply adding up the number of major life changes in a specific time period is the best way to measure stress
• C) major life events that are involuntary are less stressful than major life events that are voluntary
• D) positive life events can be just as stressful as negative life events

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