Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Meeting Life Challenges

Question:

Shweta got to know that she has a class presentation next week which will be evaluated. So she worked hard all week because she wanted to perform well. On the other hand Veena got to know about the presentation last night. She ended up not sleeping the whole night and panicked due to which she could not prepare the presentation. The type of stress experienced by Shweta is ______ and _____ by Veena.

Options:

Distress, Eustress

Eustress, Distress

Strain, Eustress

Strain, Distress

Correct Answer:

Eustress, Distress

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Eustress, Distress

  • Shweta experienced eustress, which is a positive form of stress that motivates and enhances performance. She worked hard and was productive.

  • Veena experienced distress, which is negative stress that hampers functioning. Her panic and lack of sleep negatively affected her preparation.