In the context of cultural syndromes of distress,which of the following disorders found in Cambodia is recognized as symptoms based on cultural trauma that is distinct from PTSD.

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Baksbat is a cultural syndrome of distress in Cambodia that is recognized as symptoms based on cultural trauma. It is different from PTSD because it specifically involves feelings of inner rage and a desire for revenge against perpetrators of violence, whereas PTSD symptoms are more focused on anxiety, avoidance, and re-experiencing traumatic events. Zar is a cultural syndrome of distress found in North Africa and the Middle East, Amok is found in Southeast Asia, and Whakama is a Maori concept of shame found in New Zealand, but none of these are specifically recognized as distinct from PTSD based on cultural trauma.

In the Context of Cultural Syndromes of Distress,which of the Following