Folk names for afflictions you will not find in the DSM-IV-TR are referred to as

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Culture-bound syndromes are folk names for afflictions that are specific to certain cultures or regions and are not recognized in the DSM-IV-TR. Examples include koro in Southeast Asia, nervios in Latin America, and amok in Malaysia. A, B, and C are not the correct answers as paraphilias, neuroses, and nervous breakdowns are all recognized in the DSM-IV-TR.

Folk Names for Afflictions You Will Not Find in the DSM-IV-TR