Having Struggled with Panhandlers on the Subway, Hassles at the Office

Multiple Choice

Having struggled with panhandlers on the subway, hassles at the office, and telephone calls at dinner, Allison retreats to her bedroom rather than noticing that her daughter needs help with a homework assignment. She is probably reacting to

A) social norms.
B) bystander calculus.
C) stimulus overload.
D) reactance.