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.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Susto is a cultural illness found in Latin American cultures, characterized by symptoms such as insomnia, sweating, and irritability. It is believed to be caused by a traumatic event, such as being frightened by a black magic curse, as described in option C. The other options describe different cultural illnesses or beliefs.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Susto