Question 1

Voodoo death would be a part of which culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Voodoo death is commonly associated with the culture-bound syndrome called "susto," which is found in Latin American cultures. Susto is a condition of "soul loss" or fright that can result in physical symptoms such as weakness, loss of appetite, and even death.

Question 2

Regarding the culture-bound syndromes, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Hikikomori is actually a culture-bound syndrome found in Japan, not in Malaysia, Laos, the Philippines, or Polynesia.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of koro?

Accepted Answer

Koro is a cultural syndrome found in Southeast Asian cultures where a person has a sudden and intense fear that their genitals (usually the penis) will shrink or retract into the body, leading to death. This fear can be triggered by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, and rumors about the syndrome. Option D describes this syndrome, while options A, B, and C describe other cultural syndromes found in different parts of the world.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of "going amok"?

Accepted Answer

"Going amok" specifically refers to a sudden outburst of violent behavior, often resulting in murder or suicide. Option D describes a man going on a murderous rampage, which fits the definition of "going amok." Options A, B, and C refer to behavior that may be seen as abnormal or disturbing, but do not necessarily involve violence.

Question 5

Afflictions such as susto, amok, and hikikomori are evidence that

Accepted Answer

These afflictions are examples of culture-bound syndromes, which show that different cultures have unique ways of labeling and understanding disturbed behaviors.

Question 6

Kyo is 15 years old and lives in Japan.During the last six months, he has refused to leave his parents' home or go to school and spends most of his day sitting in his room reading, listening to music, or surfing the Internet.Recently, Kyo has refused to eat with the family, taking his plate back to his room to eat in front of the television.Kyo appears to be suffering from which culture-bound syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Kyo is exhibiting symptoms of hikikomori, a culture-bound syndrome commonly seen in Japan where individuals become extremely socially withdrawn and refuse to leave their homes or attend school or work. This syndrome is not seen in other cultures. Amok, susto, and zar are all culture-bound syndromes as well, but they do not fit Kyo's symptoms.

Question 7

Which culture-bound syndrome occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking?

Accepted Answer

The culture-bound syndrome that occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking is called "koro". Option A "susto" is a culture-bound syndrome found in Latin America, option B "amok" is a culture-bound syndrome found in Southeast Asia, and option D "hikikomori" is a phenomenon found in Japan.

Question 8

Koro, susto, amok, and hikikomori are

Accepted Answer

Folk names for afflictions seen in other cultures.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of susto?

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.

Question 10

Descriptions of disorders in the DSM-5

Accepted Answer

Descriptions of disorders in the DSM-5 are based on empirical data and clinical observations, meaning they are informed by research and actual experiences of clinicians working with patients.

Question 11

Amok, susto, hikikomori, and koro are examples of

Accepted Answer

Amok, susto, hikikomori, and koro are all examples of culture-bound syndromes, which are specific to certain cultures or regions and may not be recognized or understood in other parts of the world. These syndromes are often seen as a reflection of cultural values, beliefs, and practices.

Question 12

Among many American Indian tribes, people who become preoccupied with death and the deceased have symptoms that include bad dreams, weakness, fainting, and hallucinations and are said to suffer from

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are associated with ghost sickness, a cultural belief among several American Indian tribes that preoccupation and fear of death and the deceased can lead to physical and psychological symptoms. The other options (B, C, and D) are not related to this particular cultural belief or symptomatology.

Question 13

Tanis is an American Indian from the Cree tribe, who has recently been experiencing a loss of appetite, weakness, anxiety, feelings of futility, and a sense of suffocation.She has also exhibited a preoccupation with death and has been having visual and auditory hallucinations involving deceased relatives.Tanis appears to be suffering from the culture-bound syndrome known as

Accepted Answer

Tanis exhibits symptoms consistent with ghost sickness, a culture-bound syndrome commonly found among American Indian populations. Symptoms include preoccupation with death, hallucinations involving deceased relatives, loss of appetite, weakness, and anxiety. The sense of suffocation and futility are also typical of this condition. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to Tanis's presentation.

Question 14

In Japanese society, adolescents or young adults who refuse to leave their parents' homes for months at a time are experiencing an extreme form of social withdrawal called

Accepted Answer

The extreme form of social withdrawal in Japanese society where young adults refuse to leave their parents' homes for months at a time is called hikikomori. Amok is a violent and uncontrolled behavior usually observed in Southeast Asian societies. Koro is a culture-specific anxiety disorder prevalent in Southeast Asia where individuals believe that their genitals are retracting into their body. Zar is a possession trance disorder observed in North and East African societies.

Question 15

A person would have a disorder that falls within the category of substance use and addictive disorders if he or she has

Accepted Answer

A person would have a disorder that falls within the category of substance use and addictive disorders if they have physical dependence on alcohol or nicotine, as well as a gambling disorder. Therefore, choice D, any of these, is the correct answer.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a problem listed in your textbook that could occur due to substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive behaviors are not specifically listed as a problem that could occur due to substance abuse in the textbook. The other options (sexual problems and sleep disturbances, psychosis and emotional outbursts, amnesia and delirium) are all mentioned as potential effects of substance abuse in the textbook.

Question 17

In Malaysia and other cultures of southern Asia, men who believe they have been insulted will sometimes brood, then erupt in violence.This condition is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The condition described is called "amok." Koro is a syndrome in which men experience anxiety and fear that their genitals are retracting into their body, Susto is a Latin American folk illness recognized as a syndrome in Hispanic/Latino cultures, and hikikomori is a Japanese term that describes a person who withdraws from society and remains isolated in their home for an extended period.

Question 18

Maria lives in Mexico and has been exhibiting insomnia, sweating, and irritability ever since she says she was badly frightened by a black magic curse.Maria appears to have the culture-bound syndrome known as

Accepted Answer

Susto is a culture-bound syndrome seen in some Latin American cultures where individuals experience insomnia, sweating, and irritability due to a perceived fright or trauma, often related to the belief in black magic or spirit intrusion. Koro is a Southeast Asian syndrome characterized by the fear of genitals retracting into the body, amok is a syndrome in which an individual experiences a sudden outburst of violence, and hikikomori is a Japanese syndrome where individuals withdraw from society and avoid social interactions. None of these syndromes are applicable to Maria's symptoms or cultural background.

Question 19

Regarding culture-bound syndromes, most cultures have a need to label and categorize __________ behavior.

Accepted Answer

Culture-bound syndromes refer to specific patterns of behavior and experience that are only recognized within certain cultures or societies. These behaviors are often seen as troubling or abnormal by the broader culture and are therefore labeled and categorized.

Question 20

Folk names for afflictions you will not find in the DSM-5 are referred to as

Accepted Answer

Culture-bound syndromes are folk names for afflictions that are specific to a certain culture or region and are not recognized in the DSM-5. Paraphilias and neuroses are recognized by the DSM-5 as mental disorders, while "nervous breakdowns" is not a specific diagnosis but rather a lay term for a range of mental health issues.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders.