In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,which Life Event

question 84

Multiple Choice

In the Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Scale,which life event is at the top of the rating scale?

• A) divorce
• B) death of spouse
• C) death of a close family member
• D) personal injury or illness

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Definitions:

Palsgraf Case

A landmark case in American tort law that established the principle that negligence requires foreseeability of harm to the plaintiff.

Prima Facie

A Latin term meaning "at first sight" or "on its face," referring to evidence that, unless rebutted, is sufficient to prove a particular proposition or fact.

Negligence

A failure to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.

Reasonable Standard Of Care

The degree of caution and concern an ordinarily prudent and rational person would use in similar circumstances.