Distress refers to stress that causes worry, anxiety, or poor functioning.

Eustress always harms the body.

Feeling excited before a competition is an example of eustress.

Distress can lead to lack of sleep, irritability, and poor focus.

Eustress makes a person feel overwhelmed and out of control.

Stress from too much schoolwork that makes you anxious is an example of distress.

Eustress can help improve performance and productivity.

Distress encourages growth and positive change.

Both eustress and distress activate the body’s stress response, but their effects differ.

Which of the following is eustress?

Which of the following is distress?

Eustress usually makes a person feel:

Distress usually makes a person feel:

Starting a new job with excitement and confidence is an example of:

Failing to manage stress and feeling overwhelmed is a sign of:

Which situation best shows eustress?

Which situation best shows distress?

A student who enjoys studying because it challenges them is experiencing:

A student who feels too overwhelmed to function well is experiencing: