According to Holmes and Rahe's (1967) Social Readjustment Scale, which of the following events would be the most stressful?

Question 6 options:

1)

Christmas

2)

Trouble with in-laws

3)

Taking out a mortgage

4)

Death of a long-term spouse

Based on Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Scale, the most stressful event among the options provided would be the "Death of a long-term spouse."