Question

review the fifth paragraph.
5 stress in particular is something mindfulness advocates view as a common obstacle to learning. healthy stress is part of everyday life for people of all ages, a motivating agent that helps them face and overcome challenges. however, toxic stress is different. when toxic stress takes the place of healthy stress, it means the anxious feeling has become persistent and overwhelming. this feeling can negatively affect performance and schoolwork. as toxic stress accumulates, it becomes difficult to cope with its unpleasant effects, such as a pounding heart, nausea, sweating, and a feeling of terror. many believe that mindfulness meditation is needed during the school day to target toxic stress, which can result from both schoolwork and everyday social activities. they argue that mindfulness meditation can lessen the terrible symptoms of toxic stress in a school environment.
based on the text, how does healthy stress differ from toxic stress?
healthy stress helps people face challenges, while toxic stress is overwhelming.
healthy stress results from schoolwork, while toxic stress happens during social activities.
healthy stress builds up over time, while toxic stress has sudden symptoms.

Explanation:

1. The text states healthy stress is a "motivating agent that helps them face and overcome challenges".
2. It defines toxic stress as persistent, overwhelming, with negative impacts on performance and physical symptoms, unlike healthy stress.
3. The text notes toxic stress can come from both schoolwork and social activities, so the second option is incorrect.
4. The text says toxic stress accumulates over time, so the third option is incorrect.

Answer:

Healthy stress helps people face challenges, while toxic stress is overwhelming.