Priya is sitting at her desk. On her computer screen are several documents for a project that she is supposed to have finished by 2:00 p.m. She is staring at the screen and has her hand on her mouse, but she is thinking about the after-work party she has been invited to. Her colleague Damien walks by and snaps his fingers. "Earth to Priya!" he says. Priya is engaged in
A) exit.
B) satisficing.
C) looking busy.
D) daydreaming.
E) moonlighting.

Question

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Psychological withdrawal comes in a number of forms. The least serious is daydreaming, when employees appear to be working but are actually distracted by random thoughts or concerns.

Priya Is Sitting at Her Desk