The Social Readjustment Rating Scale measures stress related to _____________
A) positive and negative life events
B) only negative life events
C) only positive life events
D) internal stressors
Answer: A
Rationale: The Social Readjustment Rating Scale ranks major life events—positive and negative—based on their potential to cause stress.
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