Question

question 11

which of the following is an example of a life stressor that would rank high on the social readjustment rating scale (srrs)?

getting a traffic ticket
taking on a car loan
going on a vacation
being imprisoned

Explanation:

Define the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)

The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), developed by Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe, measures the stress load of major life events in Life Change Units (LCUs). Events requiring significant lifestyle readjustment receive higher scores.

Compare the given options on the SRRS

• Getting a traffic ticket: Minor daily hassle (11 LCUs).
• Taking on a car loan: Moderate financial commitment (17 LCUs for a minor mortgage/loan).
• Going on a vacation: Minor positive life change (13 LCUs).
• Being imprisoned: Major life disruption and loss of freedom, ranking extremely high on the scale (63 LCUs, fourth highest overall).

Identify the highest-ranking stressor

Comparing the values, being imprisoned requires the greatest amount of social readjustment and carries the highest LCU score among the choices.

Answer:

• (A) Getting a traffic ticket
• (B) Taking on a car loan
• (C) Going on a vacation
• (D) Being imprisoned (Correct answer)