Distinguish between the two types of stress and give an example of each

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
• Eustress is stress caused by something pleasant such as getting a promotion or graduating from college.
• Distress is stress caused by something unpleasant. Examples include having an accident or making a bad grade in a class.
• Both types of stress trigger the fight-or-flight response even though eustress may result in excitement while distress results in unpleasant feelings and anxiety.

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