People with koro syndrome __________.

A. tend to be more religious than others
B. are unable to be soothed by medical reassurances that their fears are unfounded
C. have intelligence levels that tend to be lower than those of nonsufferers
D. are more questioning of koro-related folk beliefs than are nonsufferers


Answer: C

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