A Psychic Epidemic Broke Out in the Early 1990s in a Rhode

Multiple Choice

A psychic epidemic broke out in the early 1990s in a Rhode Island high school. The students and their teachers experienced nausea, headaches, dizziness, and symptoms of mild carbon monoxide intoxication. The behaviors were attributed to:

A) mass hysteria prompted by fears of chemical warfare.
B) increased in violence schools across the country.
C) hormonal imbalances associated with adolescence.
D) rebellious attitudes toward school authorities.