Suppose that an annoying co-worker is always trying to get you involved in office athletic activities - cricket teams, six-a-side soccer teams, corporate Olympics, and action netball.Research on the panic button effect suggests that you would be less troubled by this person if ____.
A)you thought about how much worse the situation could be
B)you thought about the fact that the coworker is just trying to be nice
C)you felt that you could simply tell the person to stop if you wanted to
D)you felt that, if you wanted to get involved in recreational athletics, this person would probably be a good way to start

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The panic button effect suggests that feeling like you have control over a situation can reduce feelings of panic. Option C aligns with this as it suggests that you have the power to tell the coworker to stop if you wanted to, giving you a sense of control over the situation. Options A and B might provide temporary relief, but they do not address the root of the problem - feeling bothered by the co-worker's invitations. Option D assumes that the person wants to get involved in recreational athletics, which may not be the case.

Suppose That an Annoying Co-Worker Is Always Trying to Get