The Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS) assigns specific Life Change Units (LCU) to life events, such as 63 for the death of a close family member, 53 for personal injury or illness, 47 for dismissal from work, 38 for a change in financial state, 36 for a change to a different line of work, 28 for outstanding personal achievement, 26 for beginning or ending school, 25 for a change in living conditions, 20 for a change in working hours or conditions, 20 for a change in residence, 20 for a change in schools, 18 for a change in social activities, 16 for a change in sleeping habits, 15 for a change in eating habits, and 11 for a minor violation of the law.

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  Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology

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• Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press via serper

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• Life Change Units concept
• Social Readjustment Rating Scale concept