When Rachel Completed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) Experiment

question 208

Multiple Choice

When Rachel completed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) experiment her score based on events during the previous year was 350 life change units. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Rachel will almost certainly develop severe psychological and physical problems.
• B)It is not possible to make an accurate prediction about Rachel's future health because scores on the SRRS are only weakly correlated with the development of physical and psychological problems.
• C)Rachel's low score indicates that she has experienced very few problems or hassles during the past year.
• D)Positive life events in Rachel's life will offset any stress caused by negative life events.

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