OK, I understand what you mean but regardless, what would be a good way of answering this question?
I didn't want to end up not answering this question so I gave some examples including a flying one where ATC wasn't doing a great job of a/c separation and as a result my stress levels increased. I did emphasise that when I was stressed it was not to an extend that would compromise the ability of my decisions or cause panic but on the contrary increase vigilance.
I am still not sure what to make of it though. Have I done myself more harm or good when I answered it in the way I outlined above?