Which of the following is FALSE about the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)?
A) It measures the stressful events within the past year.
B) The scale has been criticized for failing to take cultural differences into account.
C) A score of less than 150 is associated with relatively little stress.
D) The events included on the stress scale are for negative events.

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Option D is false because the Social Readjustment Rating Scale accounts for positive events also, such as Christmas and marriage, which may also cause stress.

Which of the Following Is FALSE About the Social Readjustment