Tyrone Has Gone Through Many Stress-Producing Events Lately

question 150

Multiple Choice

Tyrone has gone through many stress-producing events lately. According to the Stress Scale printed in the text, which of the following events in Tyrone's life probably produced the most stress?

• A) death of his wife
• B) marriage to his long-time girlfriend
• C) retirement from his job
• D) having his youngest child leave home

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