______________ measures the amount of stress in a person's life resulting from major life changes

A) Secondary appraisal
B) Primary appraisal
C) The Social Readjustment Rating Scale
D) Type A Personality Scale


Answer: C
Rationale: The Social Readjustment Rating Scale ranks major life events—positive and negative—based on their potential to cause stress.

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