In south and East Asia, a man may experience Karo, which is:
Correct answer: C. anxiety about his penis receding into his body
- A. schizophrenia
- B. insanity
- C. anxiety about his penis receding into his body
- D. depression
Explanation
Koro is a culture-related syndrome involving intense fear that the penis is retracting into the body and may disappear or cause death. It is not a general label for schizophrenia, insanity, or depression.
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