AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Distress causes unpleasant effects like worry and anxiety. It’s often referred to as negative stress or “bad” stress, because of how it may affect you. Distress may: lead you to avoidance or decreased performance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stress that is characterized as negative is referred to as distress. Examples of common negative stressors are relationship problems, unemployment and injury. When something distresses you, it can lead to feelings of hopelessness about the situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stress can be positive or negative, depending on the situation. Positive stressors (called eustress) may include an upcoming wedding, the holidays, or pregnancy. On the other hand, negative stress (called distress) results in the full-blown stress response.

Detailed explanation-4: -Distress can have mental health consequences like depression, but eustress improves your well-being. Distress can cause anxiety, while eustress makes you feel excited and helps your confidence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Losing contact with loved ones. The death of a family member. Hospitalization (oneself or a family member). Injury or illness (oneself or a family member).