Question

Which one of the following choices best represents an example of eustress?

A. Unemployment
B. Injury or illness
C. Interpersonal conflict
D. Starting a new job

Answer 1

D because starting job can be a stressful situation, but its not the bad type of stress.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option D.

Eustress can be definied as a beneficial stress, the type of stress that is not dangerous for our physical and psychological health.

Starting a new job is a stressful situation because you need to adapt yourself to new workmates as well as to a new workplace. However, it is a good stress and psycologists call it eustress.