Thanh despises his job. His coworkers 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 conditions are. Thanh comforts himself by reminding himself that he can quit and work as a freelance web site designer if he wants to. This is consistent with the ____ effect.

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The panic button effect refers to the comfort or relief people feel when they believe they have an option to escape a stressful situation, even if they don't actually use it. Thanh feels comforted by the thought that he can quit and work as a freelancer, which aligns with this effect.

Thanh Despises His Job