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Coworkers in one office building noticed a foul odor outside and suspected it might be a terrorist plot using a biochemical weapon. soon, a number of reporters covered the story and reports of foul odors were popping up everywhere. despite the mayor and the sewer department stating that a line in the sewer had burst, workers were convinced of the possible attack. this phenomenon is better explained by

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The correct answer is known as "Mass Hysteria".

Mass Hysteria refers to the event that may occur wherein a collection of
transmits collective illusions of threats, whether actual or imaginary, through a populace in society as a result of rumors and fear. mass hysteria may cause a huge ruckus to the society and to the place where the event may have occurred.
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