Adrenaline and Superhuman Strength

On May 26, 2018, in Paris, Lebanese chef Tarek Dondash witnessed a commotion and saw Mamadou Gassama heroically climb a building to save a toddler. Despite having no climbing experience, Mamadou's actions were possibly driven by adrenaline, a phenomenon known as hysterical strength, which occurs in life-threatening situations.

What was Tarek Dondash doing when he heard the commotion?

• Shopping in a market

• Getting his hair cut

• Walking in a park

• Cooking in a restaurant

Who climbed up to the fourth floor to save the toddler?

• A police officer

• A firefighter

• Mamadou

• Tarek Dondash

What is remarkable about Mamadou's climb?

• He had professional climbing gear

• He had no prior climbing experience

• He used a ladder

• He was a trained firefighter

What is another term for superhuman strength?

• Emergency power

• Hysterical strength

• Adrenaline boost

• Heroic strength

What is believed to cause the surge of strength in life-threatening situations?

• Heightened senses

• A rush of adrenaline

• Improved focus

• Increased oxygen levels