Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

Match the following life events with their corresponding mean stress scores (as per Holmes and Rahe):

Life Events                                     Mean Stress Score

1. Death of a close family member   A. 66

2. Unexpected accident or trauma    B. 53

3. Illness of a family member           C. 52

4. Break-up with friend                    D. 47

5. Appearing for examinations          E. 43

6. Change in eating habits               F. 27

Options:

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C, 5-E, 6-F

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E, 6-F

1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-E, 5-F, 6-D

1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D, 5-E, 6-F

Correct Answer:

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-E, 6-F

Explanation:

Holmes and Rahe developed a life event measure of stress.

Life Events

Mean Stress Score

Death of a close family member

66

Unexpected accident or trauma

53

Illness of a family member

52

Break up with Friend

47

Appearing for examinations

43

Change in eating habits

27