Random, unpredictable events such as a hurricane or an accident are examples of which stress category?

Random, unpredictable events such as a hurricane or an accident are examples of which stress category?

• A. Distress
• B. Eustress
• C. Time
• D. Situational

Answer: (D)

Situational stress occurs when stress arises from a specific external event or circumstance. A hurricane or a car accident is an external, unpredictable incident that disrupts normal functioning and requires an immediate response, which defines a situational stressor. Distress is negative stress in general, eustress is positive, motivating stress, and time stress relates to pressure from deadlines. So these scenarios are best labeled as situational stress.

Situational stress occurs when stress arises from a specific external event or circumstance. A hurricane or a car accident is an external, unpredictable incident that disrupts normal functioning and requires an immediate response, which defines a situational stressor. Distress is negative stress in general, eustress is positive, motivating stress, and time stress relates to pressure from deadlines. So these scenarios are best labeled as situational stress.