Culture bound Syndromes

Question 1

Patterns of erratic or unusual thibking and behaviot that have been identified in diverse socoeties around the world and do not fit easily into the other diagnostic categories that are listed in the main body of DSM-5 TR

Answer 1

Culture Bound Syndrome

Question 2

This is common is Hispanics which characterized by out-of-consciousness state resulting from evil spirits. Symptoms include attacks of crying, trembling, uncontrollable shouting, physical or verbal aggression, and intense heat in the moving to the head. These ataques are often associated with stressful events (e.g. death of a loved one, divorce or separation, or witnessing an accident including a family member)

Answer 2

Ataque de Nervios

Question 3

A dissociative disorder involvong outburst of violence and aggression or homicidal behavior at people and objects. A minor insult would precipitate this condition. Amnesia, exhaustion, and persecutory ideas are often associated with this syndrome

Answer 3

Amok (Mal de Pelea)