Question

Sakura immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 12 years old. Sinceshe 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.

Answer 1

Answer:A------ taijin-kyofusho.

Explanation: Taijin kyofusho,  a Japanese culture-specific syndrome emanating from emotional trauma or psychological defense mechanism  is a broad term for  social phobia that is centered on fear and anxiety  which manifests from social anxiety disorder symptoms to  body dysmporphic disorders. Individuals who have taijin kyofusho are attributed  to constantly being  fearful  in terms of  displeasing others especially when it comes to their body appearances  and functions. The symptoms of this disorder  are avoidance of social gathering, panic attacks, non eye contact, unnecessary blushing , low self esteem, isolation etc.

Sakura's behavior to other students and instructors exhibited by  blushing and avoidance of  eye contact shows that she is likely to be diagnosed with taijin-kyofusho.