Taijin kyofusho is a social anxiety disorder that is primarily observed in Japanese males who have a fear of offending or embarrassing others. It is characterized by the fear of social situations and the fear of offending or embarrassing others in a social setting.

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Taijin Kyofusho Is

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Taijin kyofusho is:

A) a form of meditation used in collectivistic cultures that has been found to be highly effective in treating social anxiety disorders.
B) a variation of major depressive disorder seen primarily in Asian countries that is characterized by despondency over failing to live up to family or community expectations.
C) the Japanese word used to describe a disorder that is very similar to dissociative identity disorder.
D) a form of social anxiety that usually affects young Japanese males.

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