Susan just lost her husband and two daughters in a tragic automobile accident
Because they had no life insurance, Susan began experiencing major financial problems and eventually lost her house. Consequently, she and her son had to move to a small apartment. Just as she thought her life was beginning to feel somewhat stable, the company she worked for announced that they were filing for bankruptcy and all of the employees would lose their jobs within the next month. The period of time from the car accident to the loss of her job was about 7 months. Based on research regarding the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), Susan is at risk to _____
a) spiral into an unrelenting depression and start drinking alcohol to cope with her losses.
b) develop a smoking habit.
c) develop a major health problem within the next two years.
d) find a way to overcome her life circumstances.
Answer: c
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