The Difference Between Eustress and Distress Involves Whether the Event

question 78

Multiple Choice

The difference between eustress and distress involves whether the event is perceived as:

• A) acute or chronic
• B) positive or negative
• C) occurring now or in the future
• D) involving the self or others

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Definitions:

Sociability

The inherent tendency to seek out or enjoy the company of others.

Emotionality

The capacity to experience and express emotions, which includes the ability to process and react to emotional stimuli in a given environment.

Basic Tendency

A core aspect of personality that reflects the inherent orientation or patterns of an individual, relatively stable over time.

Characteristic Adaptation

Patterns of behavior, thought, and feeling that are consistent over time and situations, reflecting how individuals adjust to their environment and pursue goals.