Identify the correct statements about stress:
(A) If stress is handled properly, it can increase the probability of one's survival.
(B) Eustress facilitates achieving peak performance and managing minor crises.
(C) All stress is inherently destructive.
(D) Eustress is a term used to describe the level of stress that is not good for us.
(E) Distress causes our body to undergo 'wear and tear'.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (E) only
Stress is like electricity: it gives energy and increases arousal, but too much of it harms performance, and too little leaves one listless. Not all stress is bad.
(A) If stress is handled properly, it can increase the probability of one’s survival. Correct. Faced with a challenge, we put in additional efforts and mobilise our resources; so, if handled properly, stress increases the probability of one’s survival. Waiting to cross a busy road, the stressed person stays alert and vigilant and crosses safely.
(B) Eustress facilitates achieving peak performance and managing minor crises. Correct. Eustress is the level of stress that is good for you and is one of a person’s best assets for achieving peak performance and managing minor crisis.
(C) All stress is inherently destructive. Incorrect. Not all stress is inherently bad or destructive; eustress is good for us.
(D) Eustress is a term used to describe the level of stress that is not good for us. Incorrect. Eustress describes the level of stress that is good for us; stress that is not good is distress.
(E) Distress causes our body to undergo ‘wear and tear’. Correct. Eustress can turn into distress, and it is this form of stress that causes our body’s wear and tear.
NCERT (2025-26): “Introduction … Thus, if handled properly, stress increases the probability of one’s survival. Stress is like electricity. It gives energy, increases human arousal and affects performance. However, if the electric current is too high, it can fuse bulbs, damage appliances, etc. High stress too can produce unpleasant effects and cause our performance to deteriorate. Conversely, too little stress may cause one to feel somewhat listless and low on motivation which may lead us to perform slowly and less efficiently. It is important to remember that not all stress is inherently bad or destructive. ‘Eustress’ is the term used to describe the level of stress that is good for you and is one of a person’s best assets for achieving peak performance and managing minor crisis. Eustress, however, has the potential of turning into ‘distress’. It is this latter manifestation of stress that causes our body’s wear and tear.…” |