A 41-year-old Malaysian man is referred to the PMHNP following an incident at work. He says a coworker insulted him, and the next thing he knows the police were called. He does not remember attacking the coworker, but he was arrested for assault. Which culture-bound syndrome should the PMHNP include in the differential diagnosis?

Choice A reason: Ataque de nervios is common in Latin American cultures and involves intense emotional upset with crying, trembling, and verbal or physical aggression, often in response to a stressor, but usually within a family context. Choice B reason: Khayal is a Southeast Asian cultural syndrome involving anxiety with physical symptoms like palpitations and dizziness, not violent outbursts. Choice C reason: Possession syndrome involves acting under the control of a spirit or external entity but is distinct from culturally recognized violent episodes such as amok. Choice D reason: Amok is a culture-bound syndrome observed in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian regions, characterized by sudden, dissociative episodes of violent behavior, often followed by amnesia for the event. This aligns with the patient's presentation.