Eustress is best described as stress resulting from which of the following?

• A. Negative life events
• B. Positive changes
• C. Ongoing burnout
• D. Traumatic injury

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that stress can be positive when it comes from positive changes that you can meet and grow from. Eustress is the beneficial, motivating arousal you feel when a change is challenging but within your control and perceived as a growth opportunity. It helps you focus, energize, and perform at your best because the situation is meaningful and manageable, not overwhelming or threatening. Examples include starting a new job, taking on a demanding project, or training for a goal that you’re excited about.

The other scenarios describe stress that tends to impair rather than enhance performance: negative life events create distress, ongoing burnout represents chronic, exhausting stress from sustained pressure, and traumatic injury is a severe, destabilizing stressor. Therefore, eustress is best described as stress resulting from positive changes.