Arrange following life events in terms of decreasing stress level (Holmes and Rahe)
A. Change in eating habits
B. Illness of a family member
C. Appearing for examinations
D. Unexpected accident
E. Death of a close family member
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → E, D, B, C, A
On the life event measure of stress, each event carries a mean stress score; the higher the score, the more stressful the event. Arranged from the highest score down:
(E) Death of a close family member — 66, the most stressful of the five.
(D) Unexpected accident — 53 (unexpected accident or trauma).
(B) Illness of a family member — 52, just below an accident.
(C) Appearing for examinations — 43.
(A) Change in eating habits — 27, the least stressful of the five.
NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 3: Meeting Life Challenges, Box 3.1 (2025-26)
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