Suppose That an Annoying Co-Worker Is Always Making Passes at You

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an annoying co-worker is always making passes at you and trying to ask you out on dates. Research on the panic button effect suggests that you would be less troubled by this person if ____.

A) you thought about how much worse the situation could be
B) you thought about the fact that other people would be flattered by this
C) you felt that you could simply tell the person to stop if you wanted to
D) you felt that this person could be a good "backup" if you ever needed a last-minute date