Psychology A-Level
Life changes
What Life changes means in Psychology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Life changes
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Reference: AQA
Any change, positive or negative, uses up adaptive resources, which is why marriage sits on the scale alongside bereavement.
Topics that use Life changes
- Stress (AQA A-Level)
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