Question

which scenario describes eustress A Your heart starts beating fast and you get very nervous when the news reports that your house is in the path of the tornado your heart starts beating fast and you get very nervous when the news reports that your house is in the path of the tornado B your parents called to ask why your seven year old brother is not home yet and you realize you forgot to pick him up from school C you are extremely nervous and start sweating while waiting in line for your name to be called to accept your high school diploma D you're beginning, shivering wow hiding in the bathroom at the grocery store. Hoping a robber does not realize you were there.

Answer 1

Eustress refers to positive stress that can motivate you and help you feel energized or excited about a situation. In the scenarios listed, none perfectly exemplify eustress as they all depict negative stress responses. However, if we had to choose one that could be interpreted as having a potential positive outcome (assuming you're excited about graduating), scenario C (waiting in line to accept your high school diploma) might lean closer to eustress, as it represents a significant achievement and the excitement that can come from such an event, even though it may also create nerves.

Consideration: Eustress shouldn’t be overly overwhelming or detrimental to your well-being, which can often be case with the other scenarios provided.