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:

Jacques-Louis David

A leading French painter of the neoclassical period, known for his historical and mythological works that emphasized morality and patriotism.

French Revolutionary Forces

The military and paramilitary units participating in the French Revolution, instrumental in the overthrow of the monarchy and establishment of the First Republic.

Oath of the Horatii

A painting by Jacques-Louis David that depicts a scene from Roman history, emphasizing themes of duty and patriotism.

Watteau

Jean-Antoine Watteau, a French painter known for his Rococo style, depicting light-hearted leisure scenes called fêtes galantes.