Which major life event on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale has the highest number of "stress units"?

A) Divorce
B) Marriage
C) Death of a spouse
D) Damage to the home


Answer: C
Rationale: On the original Social Readjustment Rating Scale, the death of a spouse is ranked as the greatest stressor.

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