According to research evaluating Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale, which individual would be more prone to illness?
A) Moises, who was suddenly laid off from his job
B) Lenny, who quit his job
C) Blain, who has decided to retire from his job
D) Felix, who has just accepted a new job position

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The Social Readjustment Rating Scale assesses the likelihood of illness based on the amount of stress a person experiences due to life events. Being suddenly laid off from a job would likely cause more stress than quitting a job or retiring from one, as in the cases of Lenny and Blain, respectively. Accepting a new job position may also cause some stress but not as much as getting laid off without any warning. Therefore, Moises would be more prone to illness.

According to Research Evaluating Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating