Magazines, TVs, Elevator Music, and Frequent Communication Are All

question 32

Multiple Choice

Magazines, TVs, elevator music, and frequent communication are all

• A) psychological ways of reducing wait times
• B) physical ways of reducing wait times
• C) social ways of reducing wait times
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, produced naturally by the pineal gland in the brain.

L-tryptophan

An essential amino acid that serves as a precursor for serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite.

Sedatives

Medications that produce a calming effect by decreasing functional activity, diminishing irritability, and allaying excitement.

Decrease fluids

A medical or dietary recommendation to reduce liquid intake, often advised in conditions where fluid retention is a concern.