In a condition called _______,some Malaysian residents report episodes of intense sadness and brooding,followed by uncontrolled behaviour and unprovoked attacks on people or animals.

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The condition described in the question is referred to as "amok," which is a culturally-specific syndrome in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries. It is characterized by periods of brooding and intense sadness, followed by sudden outbursts of uncontrollable behavior and acts of aggression towards people or animals. Windigo is a mythical creature in Algonquian folklore, ataque de nervios is a culture-bound syndrome in Latin America, and mal de ojo is a belief in the Evil Eye in some cultures.

In a Condition Called _______,Some Malaysian Residents Report Episodes of Intense