Question

Which statement best summarises the working definition of stress?

Options

• Stress is any happy event in life.

• Stress is a pattern of responses to an event that disturbs balance and exceeds coping ability.

• Stress is only physical tiredness after work.

• Stress is an emotion felt only during exams.

Answer 1

Stress is a pattern of responses to an event that disturbs balance and exceeds coping ability.

Explanation:

Stress is described as the pattern of responses a person makes to an event or situation that disturbs equilibrium and seems to exceed the person’s ability to cope.