Module 22 describes the case of a group of girls who suddenly fainted when they all watched one girl faint and be carried away by medical personnel. This best illustrates:

A. agoraphobia
B. taijin kyofusho
C. mass hysteria
D. offensive-compulsive disorder


Answer: C

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