Professor Willoughby assigns his class a term paper that is to make up 30% of their final grade. The students are given clear guidelines about what is expected in this assignment and are given two months to complete the assignment. Because students know that this paper is important, but not the only thing upon which their grades will be based, this assignment would be likely to cause ________.
A) frustration
B) distress
C) aggression
D) eustress

Question

Professor Willoughby assigns his class a term paper that is to make up 30% of their final grade. The students are given clear guidelines about what is expected in this assignment and are given two months to complete the assignment. Because students know that this paper is important, but not the only thing upon which their grades will be based, this assignment would be likely to cause ________.
A) frustration 
B) distress
C) aggression
D) eustress

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term paper assignment is likely to cause eustress, which is a type of stress that is perceived as positive and motivating. The students know that this assignment is important, but not the only thing that will determine their grades, so they are likely to be motivated to do well and strive for success.

Professor Willoughby Assigns His Class a Term Paper That Is