AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The SRRS is a questionaire that gives a snapshot of how much stress you have in your life. A high score indicates that you are at risk to develop a psychophysiological illness.
A
True
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a classic stress assessment instrument. The tool, while originally developed in 1983, remains a popular choice for helping us understand how different situations affect our feelings and our perceived stress.

Detailed explanation-2: -A total score of 150 to 299 suggests a moderate level of stress, and the chances of developing a stress-related disorder are about 50%. A total score of 300 or more suggests a high level of stress, and the chances of developing a stress-related disorder are about 80%.

Detailed explanation-3: -Holmes and Rahe (1967) developed a questionnaire called the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) for identifying major stressful life events. Each one of the 43 stressful life events was awarded a Life Change Unit depending on how traumatic it was felt to be by a large sample of participants.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) – more commonly known as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale – is a self-assessment tool for measuring the total stress you’re experiencing. It can also help you to respond effectively to whatever stresses you face.

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