The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)​

question 78

Multiple Choice

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) ​

• A) ​consists of 105 items that the respondents may have experienced during the past week.
• B) ​measures changes in coping responses, as well as daily hassles and major life events.
• C) ​measures events in people's lives that they perceive as unpredictable and uncontrollable.
• D) ​measures events in people's lives that they perceive as being predictable or controllable.

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Definitions:

Criminal Record

A documented history of a person's criminal convictions, which can affect future employment, travel, and citizenship opportunities.

Erving Goffman

A sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interactions, especially in the context of everyday life.

Passing

The ability of an individual to be regarded as a member of an identity group or demographic other than their own, often based on appearance.

Criminal Justice System

A collection of social institutions, such as legislatures, police, courts, and prisons, that creates and enforces laws.