Emma is overwhelmed with the amount of work she has to do in the next 48 hours. When she thinks about it, her blood pressure rises and she feels rather sick to her stomach. She finds that even 10 minutes of the video game Angry Birds helps to diffuse the situation. What is her most likely motivation?
A) enjoyment
B) escape
C) excitement
D) passing time

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Emma is using the video game as a way to escape from her overwhelming feelings and stress, which helps her to diffuse the situation.

Emma Is Overwhelmed with the Amount of Work She Has