Why Has the Social Readjustment Scale Been Criticized

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why has the Social Readjustment Scale been criticized?

• A)It is a self-report measure.
• B)It contains items that are both triggers and outcomes of stress.
• C)It contains items that most people have never experienced.
• D)It relies on prospective methods.

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Definitions:

Randomized Clinical Trial

A randomized clinical trial is a scientific study where participants are randomly assigned to different groups to compare the effects of various treatments or interventions.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for psychological disorders that involve medications, surgical procedures, or other medical interventions.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapies

A group of psychotherapeutic approaches aimed at addressing dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts through systematic, goal-oriented procedures.

Behavioral Conditioning

A learning process that involves the association of a stimulus with a specific response, often used in behavior modification techniques.