_____ is a cultural syndrome of distress caused by a frightening event that may result in "soul loss" and is characterized by sadness,sleep and eating disturbances,fear of unfamiliar places,and impaired social relations with important others.

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The given description matches the cultural syndrome of distress known as "susto", which is commonly found in Latin American cultures. Zar is a similar cultural syndrome found in North Africa and the Middle East, but it typically involves possession by a spirit or jinn, rather than a traumatic event. Baksbat is not a known cultural syndrome, and amok is a syndrome of sudden and unexpected violent outbursts, typically found in Southeast Asian cultures.

_____ Is a Cultural Syndrome of Distress Caused by a Frightening