Eustress refers to?

• A. Positive mental and physical reaction to an event that enhances ability to cope or function
• B. Negative reaction to stress
• C. A stress reaction caused by noise
• D. A chronic stress condition

Answer: (A)

Eustress is the positive side of stress—the kind of stress that energizes you and improves your ability to cope or perform when you view a demand as something you can handle. It creates arousal, focus, and motivation, helping you meet a challenge rather than feel overwhelmed.

This aligns with the idea of a positive mental and physical reaction that enhances function. It isn’t about a negative reaction (distress), nor is it specifically about noise, and it isn’t a chronic condition. Instead, it’s typically short-term and related to perceiving a situation as manageable and even exciting.