Some psychological disorders occur primarily in one culture. However, ________ occurs worldwide.

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Schizophrenia is a psychological disorder that occurs worldwide. While the prevalence and severity of symptoms may vary across cultures, the disorder itself is not culture-specific. Dissociative identity disorder is more common in North America, while anorexia nervosa is more common in Western cultures. Susto, a culture-specific syndrome characterized by anxiety and depression, is primarily found in Latin American cultures.

Some Psychological Disorders Occur Primarily in One Culture