Regarding Daily Hassles and Major Life Events, Which of the Following

question 383

Multiple Choice

Regarding daily hassles and major life events, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Daily hassles were better predictors of day-to-day health than major life events.
• B)Daily hassles are better predictors of long-term health than major life events.
• C)Daily hassles are also called microstressors.
• D)Major life events spawn countless daily frustrations and irritants.

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