Qi-Gong Psychotic Reaction Is a Culture-Bound Syndrome That Is Described

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Qi-gong psychotic reaction is a culture-bound syndrome that is described as a short episode of mental symptoms after engaging in the folk practice of "exercise of vital energy."

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Definitions:

Motivational Conflict

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Valence

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Approach-Avoidance

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