What Did Holmes and Rahe Find, with Their Study of Stress

question 69

Multiple Choice

What did Holmes and Rahe find, with their study of stress and vulnerability to illness, was a major source of stress for people?

• A)changes in one's life that require readjustment
• B)failures
• C)life events involving loss
• D)only those life changes the person sees as negative

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Definitions:

Dactylospasm

A medical condition characterized by involuntary, spasmodic contractions of the fingers or toes.

Contracture

The stiffening or loss of flexibility in a joint or muscle caused by scar tissue, often from lack of movement or use.

Cramp

A sudden, involuntary muscle contraction that is often painful, commonly affecting the legs and feet.

Muscular Dystrophy

A group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles over time.