In the DSM-5 appendix regarding cultural concept of distress, the syndrome that resembles certain anxiety, depressive, and somatoform disorders, and includes symptoms such as fatigue and blurring of vision is termed:
A) Brain fag.
B) Amok.
C) Dhat.
D) Koro.

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The syndrome described, which includes symptoms such as fatigue and blurring of vision, is called "brain fag." This syndrome is seen in African and African-American cultures and can be mistaken for anxiety, depressive, or somatoform disorders. "Amok" is a culture-bound syndrome seen in Southeast Asian cultures and involves sudden outbursts of violence. "Dhat" is a culture-bound syndrome seen in South Asian cultures and involves anxiety about semen loss. "Koro" is a culture-bound syndrome seen in Southeast Asian cultures and involves anxiety about the retraction of genitals.

In the DSM-5 Appendix Regarding Cultural Concept of Distress, the Syndrome