A high score on Holmes and Rahe's social readjustment rating...

A high score on Holmes and Rahe's social readjustment rating scale correlates with
(A) high optimum levels of arousal.
(B) level of need reduction.
(C) incidence of eating disorders
(D) incidence of stress-related illness.
(E) levels of perceived control

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Key Concepts

Life Change Events

Life change events are significant occurrences in an individual's life that require adaptation or adjustment, such as marriage, divorce, or relocation. These events are central to the understanding of stress because they often demand psychological and physical adjustments, which can accumulate and lead to adverse health outcomes when experienced in large numbers.

Stress-related Illness

Stress-related illnesses refer to a range of physical and psychological disorders that can develop when an individual is subject to prolonged or intense stress. High scores on stress measurement tools like the Holmes and Rahe scale have been associated with an increased risk of such illnesses, as the body's physiological response to stress can negatively impact overall health.

Holmes and Rahe Social Readjustment Rating Scale

This scale is a quantitative tool developed to measure the stress load an individual may experience due to various life events. It assigns weighted life change units to events that require significant social readjustment, allowing researchers and clinicians to estimate the potential for stress-related health issues.

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