Caroline was driving her parent's new car to school on a winter day and she hit a patch of ice. The car spun out of control and went into the ditch. Her father arrived as the tow truck was pulling the car back onto the road. He took a long look at the crumpled bumper and door and began to shout at her about driving too fast and being careless on slick roads. Her father's response to the stressor is best described as:

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Her father's response is best described as fusion, where his emotions are intensely tied to the situation, leading to an emotional reaction rather than a calm, rational response.

Caroline Was Driving Her Parent's New Car to School on a Winter