Which of the Following Is a Valid Criticism of Holmes

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid criticism of Holmes and Rahe's (1967) stressful life events inventory?

• A)It is not correlated with illness and health behaviors.
• B)It fails to consider individual differences in the experience and reporting of events.
• C)It only counts unresolved stressful events.
• D)It fails to consider that the number of illnesses experienced over a period of time is more important than the severity and the duration of these illnesses.

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Definitions:

Prevalence

The measure of the proportion of a population found to have a condition (typically a disease or disorder) at a specific time.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach that aims to change negative patterns of thinking or behavior that contribute to individuals' psychological distress.

Pessimism

An inclination to focus on the most negative aspects or to anticipate unfavorable outcomes, showing a deficiency in hopefulness or trust in what the future holds.