You Are Studying Environmental Science in Your Bedroom When You

Multiple Choice

You are studying environmental science in your bedroom when you receive a notification on your phone. It informs you that someone has stolen your identity, and it requires immediate attention. If you respond to this information with the emotional defense mechanism of emotional distancing, what might you do?

A) immediately respond to try to correct the situation
B) delete the notification and go back to studying
C) read the notification while reminding yourself not to be upset
D) read the notification, reminding yourself there is nothing you can do about it