The Social Readjustment Rating Scale Is Intended to _____

question 166

Multiple Choice

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale is intended to _____

• A)assess how individuals react to social situations.
• B)summarize the strengths and weaknesses of individuals in terms of their social interactions with others.
• C)give a numerical score that quantifies the amount of stress an individual has been experiencing.
• D)help individuals cope with adjustments they have to make at particular points in their lives.

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Definitions:

SARA

An acronym that stands for Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, legislation aimed at addressing hazardous waste and environmental cleanup.

Innocent Landowners

Individuals who own property without knowledge of any environmental contaminations or violations present on the land.

Toxic Substances Control Act

A United States law, enacted in 1976, designed to regulate the introduction of new or previously existing chemicals.

Manufacture

The process of converting raw materials or components into finished goods through the use of labor, machinery, tools, and chemical or biological processing.