________ occurs when people experience unpleasant stressors.

A) Acute stress
B) Eustress
C) Distress
D) Catastrophic stress

Distress refers to the negative psychological or emotional response people experience when under unpleasant stressors, such as anxiety, frustration, or depression. Acute stress is a type of stress that people experience in response to immediate and short-term stressors such as a deadline or public speaking. Eustress refers to positive stress, such as excitement, that can help motivate and energize individuals. Catastrophic stress is a response to a sudden, unpredictable, and often traumatic event that creates overwhelming feelings of fear and helplessness.