Amok Is a Psychological Disorder That Is Associated with the Culture

question 58

Multiple Choice

Amok is a psychological disorder that is associated with the culture of the people living in _____.

• A)the United States
• B)the Philippines
• C)China
• D)JAPAn

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Increased Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity or alertness, often as a response to stress or threat.

Avoidance

A defense mechanism or behavior aimed at evading a thought, task, or situation perceived as harmful or uncomfortable.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.