What is the evidence to suggest that abrupt changes to one's daily schedule are detrimental to human behavior?
A)Switching from a day to night shift positively correlates with psychotic episodes.
B)Changing over to daylight savings time correlates with increased automobile accidents.
C)Divorce rates are higher in people who travel frequently to different time zones.
D)Murder rates typically increase during severe bouts of inclement weather.

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Studies have shown that daylight saving time changes disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm, leading to sleep disturbances and an increase in fatigue-related accidents, particularly in the first few days following the change.

Answer: A 
 Studies have suggested that individuals who work shifts that disturb their natural sleep-wake cycles may be more prone to psychiatric disorders, such as depression and anxiety, and may even experience hallucinations or delusions.

Answer: C 
 Frequent travel across time zones can disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm, leading to fatigue, sleep disturbances, and even gastrointestinal problems. These effects can contribute to relationship strain and increase the likelihood of divorce.

Answer: None of the above 
 While severe weather may contribute to an increase in certain types of crime, such as property damage or theft, there is no clear evidence to suggest that it leads to an overall increase in murder rates.

What Is the Evidence to Suggest That Abrupt Changes to One's