Which of the following would be most likely to be considered eustress?

Group of answer choices

Winning the lottery

Dealing with your grandfather’s recent death

Coping with own diagnosis of cancer

Playing an intense game of basketball

1 answer

Eustress refers to positive stress that can motivate you and lead to feelings of fulfillment or accomplishment. Among the options provided, playing an intense game of basketball would most likely be considered eustress.

Winning the lottery is also a positive event but can come with its own set of stressors. The other two options, dealing with a death and coping with a cancer diagnosis, are generally considered distressful situations.