Hannah, a call center employee working in day shift, has been asked to work a night shift on Tuesday. During her night shift, Hannah falls asleep at her desk around midnight. Which of the following can best explain her behavior?

A. Her metacognition level has significantly increased.
B. She is demonstrating incubation.
C. She is experiencing an altered state of consciousness.
D. Her biological clock has become desynchronized.


Answer: D

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