MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 72: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 72

12. A medical student is feeling a high level of stress due to upcoming exams and pressure from his family to engage in activities at home. He chooses to go the gym for a workout to help himself relax. This workout is which type of stress?

  • A. Hassle
  • B. Frustration
  • C. Distress
  • D. Eustress

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

A positive stressor creates eustress. Because working out is used to relax, it is considered a eustress. Hassle, choice (A), and frustration, choice (B), are both types of distress, choice (C), or negative stressors.

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