According to Holmes and Rahe, a person who scores over 300 on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is more likely than people with lower scores to have what kind of experience in the near future?
A) more frequent changes of job
B) a divorce
C) commission of a crime
D) a higher chance of becoming ill or having an accident

Question

According to Holmes and Rahe, a person who scores over 300 on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is more likely than people with lower scores to have what kind of experience in the near future?
A) more frequent changes of job
B) a divorce 
C) commission of a crime
D) a higher chance of becoming ill or having an accident

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale measures the degree of stress a person is experiencing due to life changes. Holmes and Rahe found that individuals with scores over 300 were at a higher risk of developing stress-related illnesses or having accidents in the near future. Therefore, the best choice is D - a higher chance of becoming ill or having an accident.

According to Holmes and Rahe, a Person Who Scores Over