Thanh despises his job. His co-workers are, at best, annoying and more often, obnoxious and offensive. His supervisor is a narcissistic bully, and the pay does not begin to make up for how terrible the workplace conditions are. Thanh is comforted by the fact that he can quit this job and work as a freelance website designer if he wants to. This scenario is consistent with ____.

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The scenario is consistent with the panic button effect, which suggests that knowing one has an escape option (in this case, Thanh can quit and work as a freelance website designer) can make a current intolerable situation more bearable. This is because the individual feels a sense of control over their situation.

Thanh Despises His Job