Kyo is 15 years old and lives in Japan.During the last six months, he has refused to leave his parents' home or go to school and spends most of his day sitting in his room reading, listening to music, or surfing the Internet.Recently, Kyo has refused to eat with the family, taking his plate back to his room to eat in front of the television.Kyo appears to be suffering from which culture-bound syndrome?

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Kyo is exhibiting symptoms of hikikomori, a culture-bound syndrome commonly seen in Japan where individuals become extremely socially withdrawn and refuse to leave their homes or attend school or work. This syndrome is not seen in other cultures. Amok, susto, and zar are all culture-bound syndromes as well, but they do not fit Kyo's symptoms.

Kyo Is 15 Years Old and Lives in Japan