When John was traveling in Southeast Asia, he observed a man suddenly become highly excited, violently attack other people and throw items around the marketplace. He was later told by a friend that the
Man quickly recovered and had no memory of his aggressive behavior. The friend pointed out that the man
Had a culture-bound syndrome called_______.
A) Zar
B) Amok
C) Koro
D) Dhat

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The man in the scenario displayed symptoms of amok, a culture-bound syndrome associated with Southeast Asia, which involves sudden outbursts of violence and aggression followed by a period of amnesia. options A, C, and D refer to other culture-bound syndromes (Zar in North Africa and the Middle East, Koro in Southeast Asia, and Dhat in South Asia respectively).

When John Was Traveling in Southeast Asia, He Observed a Man