AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

STRESS AND HEALTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Eustress?
A
This is negative stress, which prompts a harmful response to a stressor.
B
This is positive stress, which might prompt a healthful response depending on the person.
C
This is positive stress, which prompts a healthful response to a stressor.
D
This means that you are at increased risk for injuries and illnesses.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Eustress produces positive feelings of excitement, fulfillment, meaning, satisfaction, and well-being, ” Lee said. He explains that eustress is good because you feel confident, adequate, and stimulated by the challenge you experience from the stressor.

Detailed explanation-2: -: a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. … during positive stress ("eustress"), such as a promotion or vacation, feel-good chemicals called endorphins are released.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eustress refers to stress that leads to a positive response. It is the opposite of distress and can refer to any type of beneficial stress, whether physical or psychological. 1 It tends to be short-term and often feels exciting. People perceive this type of stress as manageable and even motivating.

Detailed explanation-4: -fact, Hans Selye introduced the concept of stress having two categories: distress and eustress. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you.

Detailed explanation-5: -People can experience eustress when they feel confident in their ability to solve a problem or cope with a situation. For example, they may feel stressed about an exam but know that they have prepared enough to be able to do it. Afterward, they might feel a sense of accomplishment or pride.

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