Which of the Following Is an Example of Susto

question 173

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of susto?

• A) A woman in Nicaragua has a history of mumbling to herself and describing vivid hallucinations.
• B) A fisherman from the Bahamas, after a period of brooding, erupts into an outburst of violent behavior.
• C) A person in Mexico shows insomnia, sweating, and irritability due to being badly frightened by a black magic curse.
• D) A man from an Indian society fears the loss of semen during nocturnal emissions.

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Definitions:

Mindfulness

The practice of being present and fully engaged in the moment, aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Highly Aware

Possessing a heightened level of consciousness or understanding about a particular situation, issue, or environment.

Attentive

Paying close attention; alert or closely observant.

Present

pertains to the current moment or period in time, often contrasted with the past or future.