Tipah lives in a small village in Malaysia.According to the local villagers,Tipah suffers from a mental disorder. He often experiences sudden,uncontrolled outbursts of anger.Tipah has attacked and injured many people during these fits of rage.His family claims that Tipah usually seems emotionally withdrawn before the onset of these attacks.Which of the following culture-related disorders best fits the description of Tipah's mental disorder?

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The symptoms described in the scenario are consistent with the culture-bound syndrome known as amok, which is found in Southeast Asian cultures. The sudden, uncontrolled outbursts of anger and physical violence, as well as the withdrawal beforehand, are characteristic of amok. Taijin kyofusho is a Japanese culture-bound syndrome characterized by fear of offending others and Koro is a culture-bound syndrome found mostly in Asia that is characterized by the fear of shrinking genitals. Anorexia nervosa is not culture-specific and can occur in individuals from any cultural background.

Tipah Lives in a Small Village in Malaysia