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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling > physical and mental health > culture-bound syndromes > latah
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > indigenous concerns > culture-bound syndromes > latah
... > social science subjects > psychology > cross-cultural psychology > multicultural psychology > indigenous concerns > culture-bound syndromes > latah

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latah  

Definition

  • Latah is a condition in which, after experiencing a sudden shock or fright, a person suddenly displays an altered state of consciousness with abnormal levels of suggestibility. While in this state, individuals will follow the commands of people around them. [Source: Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology; Culture-Bound Syndromes: Latah]

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