Question

Magda just delivered the keynote speech at a regional meeting of a political organization she belongs to. With a big smile on her face, she says, “Oh, my goodness! I was so stressed out; my hands were sweating, and my heart felt like it would jump out of my chest.” What was Magda MOST LIKELY feeling before her speech?

distress

mental health

eustress

mood swings

Answer 1

Magda was MOST LIKELY feeling **eustress** before her speech. Eustress is a positive form of stress that can motivate and energize individuals, often experienced in situations that are perceived as exciting or challenging, like delivering a keynote speech. Although she mentioned feeling stressed, her excitement and the positive outcome (the smile and successful delivery) suggest she was experiencing eustress.