Eustress is defined as which of the following?

• A. Positive Stress
• B. Negative Stress
• C. Acute Stress
• D. Chronic Stress

Answer: (A)

Eustress is positive stress—the kind of stress that energizes you and can boost performance when you see the challenge as doable. It often shows up with goals like starting a new training plan or preparing for a race, where the discomfort motivates you to focus and improve. This upbeat appraisal is what sets it apart from distress, which is harmful stress that can hinder performance and well‑being. While acute and chronic describe how long stress lasts, eustress is defined by its beneficial, motivating quality rather than its duration.