Suppose Siphiwe discovers that his girlfriend has been having an affair with one of his best friends for over a year.He completely freaks out and starts running through the streets, uncontrollably screaming and randomly attacking people and things.The term used by social psychologists to describe this kind of behaviour is ____.
A)scapegoating
B)the bad apple effect
C)koro
D)running amok

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The term used by social psychologists to describe this kind of behavior is "running amok," which refers to an outburst of uncontrollable and violent behavior. This term originated from a cultural phenomenon in Malaysia and Indonesia where individuals would become overwhelmed with emotions and react with violent behavior.

Suppose Siphiwe Discovers That His Girlfriend Has Been Having an Affair