Major life events

Question 1

Examples of life events

Answer 1

moving house, starting school, marriage, divorce, retirement etc.

Question 2

predictable life events

Answer 2

Life events that are likely to happen e.g. starting school or work. These can be planned and prepared for. These can be positive.

Question 3

Unpredictable life events

Answer 3

These are events that are not expected and happen with no warning. These can be negative and dis encouraging.

Question 4

Measuring life events using the HOLMES RAHE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SCALE.

Answer 4

lists 43 life events and scores them on how important they are. Individuals tick off what events have occurred over the past year of their lives and give them a score. These scores can predict the likelihood of experiencing an illness.

Question 5

Effects of major life events

Answer 5

stress, high bp, headaches and migraines, sleeping difficulties and heart conditions