What do psychologists call disorders that are found only in particular cultures?
A) restricted syndromes
B) naturalistic syndromes
C) sociocultural disorders
D) cultural syndromes

Question

What do psychologists call disorders that are found only in particular cultures?
A) restricted syndromes
B) naturalistic syndromes
C) sociocultural disorders 
D) cultural syndromes

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Psychologists call disorders that are found only in particular cultures "cultural syndromes." This includes disorders such as koro (a fear of genital retraction) in Southeast Asia and susto (a state of emotional distress and physical symptoms) in Latin America.

What Do Psychologists Call Disorders That Are Found Only in Particular