When you enter a situation in which everyone is under stress, it is important to remember that:
A) most people respond to stress with isolated bouts of violence.
B) all human beings respond to stress in almost identical ways.
C) an authoritative tone of voice will quickly defuse the situation.
D) there is no guarantee that people are going to behave appropriately.
Answer: D) there is no guarantee that people are going to behave appropriately.
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