AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -2. Stress can be positive if it helps you escape from danger, promotes personal growth, or helps accomplish goals. True.

Detailed explanation-2: -Positive stress is called eustress and negative stress is called distress. Eustress can help you escape from a dangerous situation, promote personal growth or help you accomplish your goals. Distress can cause negative tolls on performance if the stress levels get too high.

Detailed explanation-3: -Manageable stress increases alertness and performance. And by encouraging the growth of stem cells that become brain cells, stress improves memory. The increase in stem cells and neuron generation makes sense from an adaptive point of view.

Detailed explanation-4: -Small doses of stress can help to keep you on your toes and spur you to perform tasks more efficiently. When stress hits, the resulting instant energy boost makes the entire body go on full alert, and it becomes highly productive and focused. You think faster and with more clarity.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.