Critically assess with reference to alternative evidence

Question 1

What did Rubin et al do?

Answer 1

A further study using the SRE, examined patterns of illness in naval aviators flying combat missions from an aircraft carrier during a 6 moth deployment to Afghanistan

Question 2

What did Rubin et al find?

Answer 2

There was a predictive relationship between SRE scores and illness afterward

Question 3

Does Rubin et al’s finding support, develop or contradict Rahe?

Answer 3

Supports - it is a similar study (almost a replication) and it produced very similar findings

Question 4

What did Cohen et al do?

Answer 4

PP’s completed the SRRS, the experimental group were given nasal drops with the common cold virus, the control group were given blank nasal drops. PPs were quarantined and measured for 7 days.

Question 5

What did Cohen et al find?

Answer 5

Key finding - Stressed participants are more likely to catch the common cold.

Question 6

Does Cohen et al’s findings support, develop or contradict Rahe?

Answer 6

Develops as it shows how stress can affect the immune system. Not just life changes