Men in Malaysia, Laos, the Philippines, and Polynesia who
believe they have been insulted sometimes, after a period of brooding, erupt into an outburst of violent, aggressive, or homicidal behavior randomly directed at people and objects. This culture-bound syndrome is known as
.
Fill in the blank with correct word
ANSWER: amok
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Which evolutionary principle has been used to explain this phenomenon? a. Natural selection b. Assortative mating c. Adaptation d. Survival of the fittest