Which of the Following Is an Example of Koro

question 592

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of koro?

• A) A Honduran has a history of mumbling to himself and describing vivid hallucinations.
• B) A Laotian is plagued by fear and trembling after the death of a parent.
• C) A woman in a remote Chinese village has an illness that she blames on spirit possession.
• D) In southeast Asia, a man suddenly develops a fear that his penis will withdraw into his body.

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Definitions:

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Conformity

The act of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group due to perceived pressure or the desire for acceptance.

Conflicts

Disagreements or disputes between individuals or groups due to differing needs, beliefs, or interests.

Group Development

The process through which a team evolves over time, typically moving through stages such as forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.