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(1 pts.) Sangue dormido, or "sleeping blood" is a condition observed among individuals from the Cape Verde Islands (located off the west coast of Africa) and involves paralysis, convulsions, blindness, and tremors. This condition is referred to in DSM-IV as a(n)

A) adjustment disorder.
B) clinical syndrome.
C) general medical condition.
D) culture-bound syndrome.

(MY answer is D) AM I RIGHT?

Yes.

To determine the correct answer, let's break down the question and its options:

The condition being described here is observed among individuals from the Cape Verde Islands. This implies that the condition is specific to a particular culture or geographic area.

Now let's examine the options:

A) Adjustment disorder: Adjustment disorder is a psychological condition characterized by the inability to cope with specific stressors. It is not specific to any culture or geographic area, so it does not align with the given information.

B) Clinical syndrome: Clinical syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that occur together and suggest a particular medical or psychological condition. While the condition described in the question fits the definition of a syndrome, it is specific to a particular culture, making this option less likely.

C) General medical condition: General medical conditions are physical disorders that can be diagnosed based on physical evidence, such as blood tests or imaging scans. The condition described in the question involves paralysis, convulsions, blindness, and tremors. Although these symptoms can be associated with medical conditions, the given information suggests that the condition is specific to a particular culture rather than a general medical condition.

D) Culture-bound syndrome: A culture-bound syndrome refers to a collection of symptoms that are recognized within a specific culture or region. Given that the condition is observed specifically among individuals from the Cape Verde Islands, it aligns with the definition of a culture-bound syndrome.

Considering the information provided, it is indeed correct to choose option D) culture-bound syndrome as the answer.