Your text's discussion suggests that scores on the Holmes Stress Scale should be ________ correlated with the likelihood that victims of a natural disaster will develop posttraumatic stress disorder.

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The Holmes Stress Scale measures the amount of stress an individual is experiencing. A higher score on the scale indicates a higher level of stress. Since experiencing a natural disaster is a highly stressful event, it is logical to expect that individuals with higher scores (indicating higher stress levels) would be more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therefore, there should be a positive correlation between scores on the Holmes Stress Scale and the likelihood of developing PTSD.

Your Text's Discussion Suggests That Scores on the Holmes Stress