In some North African and Middle Eastern societies, the term _____ describes people thought to be possessed by spirits.Symptoms may include shouting, laughing, singing, weeping, hitting one's head against a wall, apathy or withdrawal.

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The term described in the question is "Zar," which is a cultural belief found in North African and Middle Eastern societies about people thought to be possessed by spirits. The symptoms listed in the question are common manifestations of being affected by Zar.

In Some North African and Middle Eastern Societies, the Term