The so-called panic button effect refers to the tendency for people ____.
A) to experience automatic, intrusive thoughts about a goal when pursuit of that goal has been interrupted
B) to perceive negative things that happen to them as more stressful or painful than negative things that happen to other people
C) to feel relatively less stress or suffering when they think that they have the option of escaping from a situation (compared to when they think they do not have the option of escaping)
D) to give greater weight to potential losses than to potential gains when making decisions

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The panic button effect refers to the tendency for people to feel relatively less stress or suffering when they think that they have the option of escaping from a situation compared to when they think they do not have the option of escaping. This effect can be seen in various situations such as in the workplace, school, or even in relationships where individuals feel less anxious when there is the presence of an easy exit plan.

The So-Called Panic Button Effect Refers to the Tendency for People