Can Stress Ever Be Good for Relationships

question 61

Multiple Choice

Can stress ever be good for relationships?

• A) Yes, if it is acute stress.
• B) No, because the physiological effects of stress have immediate, powerful, and usually invisible effects.
• C) No, because stress tends to Òpile up,Ó which depletes couples' resources for dealing with it.
• D) Yes, especially when couples have the resources and skills to meet the challenge successfully.

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Definitions:

Stress response

The physiological and psychological reactions to perceived threats or challenges.

Alarm stage

The initial phase of the stress response, where the body recognizes danger and prepares to deal with the threat.

Cognitive appraisal

The process of evaluating a situation in relation to personal well-being, which plays a role in determining the emotional reaction to the situation.

Cognitive restructuring

A therapy technique in cognitive behavioral therapy that aims to help individuals identify and challenge irrational or maladaptive thoughts and replace them with more adaptive ones.