Sakura immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 12 years old.Since she moved away from her family to attend college she has demonstrated social anxiety;she also blushes and avoids eye contact with other students and her instructors.A Japanese psychologist is likely to diagnose Sakura with

A) taijin-kyofusho.
B) susto.
C) anorexia nervosa.
D) amok.

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Candice Leitner · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Taijin-kyofusho is a culture-bound syndrome commonly found in Japan that is characterized by social anxiety, fear of offending others, and a tendency to blush and avoid eye contact. Given Sakura's background and symptoms, the most likely diagnosis is taijin-kyofusho. Susto is a culture-bound syndrome found in Latin America and is associated with anxiety, but it is not relevant to Sakura's situation. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, and amok is a culture-bound syndrome found in Southeast Asia that is characterized by sudden outbursts of violence.

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