Business Tower, a 35-story building, houses the top corporations of the world. One summer afternoon, a short circuit in one of the wires of the building triggered the fire alarm. As soon as the alarm started ringing, many people in the building experienced uncontrollable fear and anxiety. The danger seemed so immense that people reacted irrationally, many tried to crowd through only one of the emergency exits, and some started jumping off the building. As a result, a lot of people died, and many were seriously injured. In the given scenario, which of the following terms can be used to describe the collective behavior displayed?
A. Structural strain
B. Propaganda
C. Fad
D. Panic
E. Mania
Answer: D
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