Among many American Indian tribes, people who become preoccupied with death and the deceased are said to suffer from _____ with symptoms that include bad dreams, weakness, fainting, and hallucinations.

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The preoccupation with death and the deceased, along with the symptoms mentioned, are indicative of Ghost sickness. It is a cultural belief among many American Indian tribes. Dhat and Koro are cultural syndromes that are primarily found in India and Southeast Asia, respectively. Amok de la muertos is not a recognized cultural syndrome.

Among Many American Indian Tribes, People Who Become Preoccupied with Death