Robin is very worried about potentially having to lay off several of her staff.She can't sleep well, her stomach is bothering her, and she snaps at her employees.She doesn't know what to do but won't talk with anyone about it.Robin is experiencing a ______ reaction to a challenge.
A)relaxed change
B)defensive avoidance
C)panic
D)deciding to decide
E)heuristic

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In panic, a manager is so frantic to get rid of the problem that he or she can't deal with the situation realistically.Troubled by anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness, and even physical illness, if you're experiencing this reaction, your judgment may be so clouded that you won't be able to accept help in dealing with the problem or to realistically evaluate the alternatives.

Robin Is Very Worried About Potentially Having to Lay Off