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

Multiple Choice

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

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