Psychology 15-1

Question 1

Stress-

Answer 1

A person’s reaction to his or hers inability to cope with a certain tense event or situation

Question 2

Stressor-

Answer 2

A stress-producing event or situation

Question 3

Stress reaction-

Answer 3

The body’s response to a stressor

Question 4

Distress-

Answer 4

Stress that stems from acute anxiety or pressure

Question 5

Eustress-

Answer 5

Positive stress, which results from motivating strivings and challenges

Question 6

Conflict situation-

Answer 6

When a person must choose between two or more options that tend to result from opposing motives