Running amok is a Malay word that refers to instances in which young men ____.
A)attack younger children
B)become uncontrollably violent after receiving a blow to the ego
C)band together in large groups, and engage in destructive, aggressive acts
D)become aggressive after drinking heavily

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"Running amok" specifically refers to a culturally bound syndrome where individuals (often men) suddenly become uncontrollably violent, typically following a perceived insult or blow to their ego, rather than the other scenarios described.

Running Amok Is a Malay Word That Refers to Instances