The Stress Potential assessment uses a scale from 1 to 5. Which statement correctly describes this scale?

• A. 1-5 scale with 5 representing the highest risk.
• B. 0-4 scale with 4 representing the highest risk.
• C. 1-5 scale where 1 represents the highest risk.
• D. 1-10 scale with 10 representing the highest risk.

Answer: (A)

Think of the Stress Potential measure as a five-level rating where higher numbers signal greater risk. The correct statement matches this common interpretation: the top level (the highest point on the five-level scale) represents the highest risk. This setup is intuitive because it lets you compare individuals quickly—scores climb as stress potential increases.

If the scale were zero to four, the top level would be four, not five, which would mismatch the described scale. If the scale started at one but the first level meant the highest risk, the meaning would be inverted and confusing for tracking changes over time. A one-to-ten scale would be a different instrument with more granularity, not the five-level version described here.