Check your Understanding Directions: Direction. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. 1. It is a state of wellbeing in which the individual realizes his or her abilities to cope with the normal stresses of life. 2. Stress is a mentally or upsetting condition that occurs in response to an unpleasant situation. 3. A refers to a situation or a thing that makes a person stressed. factors such as 4-5. A stressor comes from or your thoughts, beliefs, and decisions that cause tension.​