"paying attention to the environment while stopped in traffic, observing emotions while preparing for a test, and focusing on breathing before falling asleep are examples of practicing "

It is an example of practicing Cognitive distractions.

Explanation:

A distracted person is free from the outcome of something negative which is going to affect him. Distractions cam make the person free from any stress and anxiety.

Distractions to an extent assists the individual in providing to be the stress buster as it protects and stabilizes an individual’ emotions. However distraction cannot serve to be the permanent escape from reality.

A purposeful cognitive distraction is healthy and increases a person’s capability to pause for a while and stay focused for a long time.

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answer; i believe the correct answer is prefrontal cortex;