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:

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The scenario described best fits the definition of mass hysteria, which is a phenomenon in which a group of people experience similar unexplained physical symptoms or altered mental states, often triggered by a perceived threat or stressful situation. In this case, the sight of one girl fainting is believed to have triggered a chain reaction of fainting among the other girls, despite no clear physical or medical cause for their fainting episodes. Agoraphobia (A) is a fear or anxiety about being in public places or situations, while taijin kyofusho (B) is a Japanese culture-bound syndrome characterized by social anxiety and fear of offending others. Offensive-compulsive disorder (D) is not a recognized disorder.

Module 22 Describes the Case of a Group of Girls