When Estelle Learned That Her Brother Had Failed His Chem

When Estelle learned that her brother had failed his chem 101 final, she told him that it wasn't a big deal, he could easily have a different major, and his test score had nothing to do with his ability to succeed in college. What type of ineffective support message is Estelle communicating?

A) She put herself first.
B) She minimized the problem.
C) She maximized the problem.
D) She offered cold comfort.