According to the Stress Scale Printed in the Text, Which

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to the Stress Scale printed in the text, which of the following life events is associated with the HIGHEST level of stress?

• A) death of a spouse
• B) divorce or marital separation
• C) death of a family member
• D) job layoff or firing

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Definitions:

Fixation

An obsessive focus or attachment to a person, object, or idea, which can interfere with normal psychological development or functioning.

Id

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the instinctual drives and the source of psychic energy.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals, providing standards for judgment and for future aspirations.

Resistance

In psychology, a phenomenon where individuals show opposition or avoidance in response to certain stimuli or interventions.