The Social Readjustment Rating Scale was designed to measure change due to ________________
A) natural disasters
B) major life events
C) social difficulties
D) negative life events
Answer: B
Rationale: The Social Readjustment Rating Scale ranks major life events—positive and negative—based on their potential to cause stress.
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