Ayyash is originally from Malaysia. He is usually a quiet and reclusive person. He mostly keeps to himself and does not interact much with his peers. However, on some days, he shouts and hits people who ask him for something as simple as a pen. According to Malaysian culture, Ayyash is exhibiting a behavior called

A. ataque de nervios.
B. koro.
C. hagaii.
D. amok.


Answer: D

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