When People Become So Fearful That They Cannot Function Normally

question 17

Multiple Choice

When people become so fearful that they cannot function normally, the result may be ________.

• A) a panic
• B) a noisy disturbance
• C) a protest
• D) a riot
• E) a mob

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small, pea-shaped gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin, which affects the sleep cycle.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland, regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Bright Light

Involves the exposure to intense levels of light, often used as a treatment modality for certain disorders such as seasonal affective disorder.

Circadian Rhythm

The physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.