Find the Phase Shift of the Function $$y = - 2 \cos \left( x + \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right)$$

Multiple Choice

Find the phase shift of the function.
- $$y = - 2 \cos \left( x + \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right)$$

A) $- 2$ units up
B) -2 units down
C) $\frac { \pi } { 4 }$ units to the right
D) $\frac { \pi } { 4 }$ units to the left