What term describes positive stress that energizes a person and helps reach a goal?

• A. Distress
• B. Eustress
• C. Acute Stress
• D. Chronic Stress

Answer: (B)

Positive stress that energizes you and helps reach a goal is eustress. It happens when you view the challenge as doable and meaningful, so it motivates you, sharpens focus, and boosts performance rather than overwhelming you. You’ll often feel energized, engaged, and ready to act as you move toward the goal. Distress is the opposite—negative stress that drains energy and hinders function. The terms acute stress and chronic stress describe duration (short-term vs. long-term) rather than whether the stress is beneficial, so they don’t capture the uplifting, goal-oriented quality described here. So this description points to eustress.