In Malaysia, Indonesia, and parts of the Philippines there is a psychological disorder characterized by: 1) a period of brooding over a perceived insult, 2) wild, aggressive, and random acts of rage and violence, and 3) prolonged exhaustion and amnesia. This culture-specific condition is known as:

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The three symptoms described in the question are classic characteristics of the amok syndrome, which is recognized in Malaysia, Indonesia, and parts of the Philippines as a culture-specific disorder. Windigo is a specific type of psychosis recognized by Native American cultures in the Great Lakes region, while pibloktoq is a similar disorder recognized by some Arctic cultures. Echolalia is a speech disorder and not related to the symptoms described in the question.

In Malaysia, Indonesia, and Parts of the Philippines There Is