What is the name of the culture-bound syndrome that involves a period of increased agitation and violence?

A. taijin-kyofu-sho
B. ghost sickness
C. amok
D. susto


Answer: C

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Which of the following are the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder?

A. Flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal B. Rumination, aversion, and arousal C. Intrusive thoughts, secondhand stress, rumination D. Hyperarousal, immune suppression, addiction

Psychology

Based on research, which of the following expenditures is likely to have the weakest effect on one's happiness?

a. taking a trip b. attending a concert c. donating money to help others d. purchasing a new television

Psychology

The case of Dave Pelzer illustrates that despite a disturbing childhood, one can become a successful and competent adult. His case illustrates the concept of:

A. resiliency B. androgyny C. aggression D. conservation

Psychology

Which of the following statements is true?

a.  “Team” is another word for “group.”   b.  A team is basically a leader-centered group.   c.  A team is basically a self-managed (leaderless) group.   d.  Groups are teams, but teams are not groups.   e.  Teams are groups, but not all groups are teams.

Psychology