A goal of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale is to:
A) measure the total amount of stress a person faces over a period of time.
B) track cumulative stress levels in different professions.
C) identify factors that reduce the effects of stress over time.
D) determine severity levels to be included as part of a mental disorder diagnosis.

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The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), developed by Holmes and Rahe, is designed to measure the total amount of stress individuals face over a period of time by assigning numerical values to stress-inducing life events.

A Goal of the Social Readjustment Rating Scale Is To