Which of the following orderings of life events accords with their likely impact estimated by Holmes and Rahe's (1967) Social Readjustment Rating Scale, going from lowest (left) to highest (right) life change units?

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According to Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale, the death of a spouse is the most stressful life event, followed by the death of a close family member and then divorce. Therefore, option D, which lists a holiday (low stress) followed by the death of a close family member (moderate stress) and then the death of a spouse (high stress), is the most accurate ordering of life events based on their impact.

Which of the Following Orderings of Life Events Accords with Their