Which of the Following Clients Shows the Greatest Risk Factor

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients shows the greatest risk factor for stress coping related to situational stressors?

• A) An 18-year-old high school athlete who breaks his leg just before college football tryouts
• B) A 75-year-old widow whose only son is severely injured in an automobile accident
• C) A 36-year-old who loses his job days after his marriage to his high school sweetheart
• D) A 60-year-old who is diagnosed with prostate cancer after deciding to retire from his job of 26 years

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Definitions:

Saving

The portion of income not spent on consumption but kept aside for future use, which may be invested to generate wealth.

Disposable Income

The amount households can devote to saving and spending once income taxes have been factored in.

Savings

The portion of disposable income not spent on consumption of consumer goods but accumulated or invested.

Disposable Income

The financial surplus households hold for spending and saving after income taxes have been applied.