A Number of Problems with the Life Events Approach Have

Multiple Choice

A number of problems with the life events approach have been identified. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A) The link between scores on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) and the development of physical or psychological problems is relatively weak.
B) There is an inverse relationship between scores on the SRRS and physical and psychological problems; the higher the score, the lower the health risks, and vice versa.
C) The SRRS does not take into account the person's subjective appraisal of an event, response to that event, or ability to cope with the event.
D) The life event approach assumes that any change produces stress, but research shows that positive changes are much less likely to produce stress than negative changes.