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Despite warnings from NASA engineers that the shuttle might explode because rubber rings on the rocket booster could fail in freezing temperatures,project managers of the Challenger agreed to launch it after a series of bitterly cold days in January.This is an example of intelligent people making a catastrophic decision due to the phenomenon of ____.


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Teachers' Reports

Observations and assessments made by educators regarding a student's academic performance, behavior, and social interaction in a school setting.

Pharmacological Treatment

The use of drugs and medications to manage or cure diseases and conditions, including mental health disorders.

Childhood GAD

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in children, characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life, such as performance in school or the safety of loved ones, which is persistent and not limited to specific situations.

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