Question

what differentiates eustress from distress? multiple choice eustress is triggered only when there is an absence of stimulation. eustress does not trigger the stress response. eustress is only triggered by something considered to be a hindrance. eustress is triggered by something pleasant but challenging.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Eustress is not triggered by absence of stimulation (that's more related to boredom), so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Eustress does trigger the stress response (but it's positive stress), so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Distress is triggered by hindrances, eustress by positive challenges, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Eustress is positive stress from pleasant, challenging events (like a new job opportunity), which differentiates it from distress (negative stress from threats/hindrances).

Answer:

D. Eustress is triggered by something pleasant but challenging.