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Mass Psychogenic Illness: When Movements Become Contagious

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 19, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 19, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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Mass Psychogenic Illness: When Movements Become Contagious

a sensation wherein supposed abrupt and uncontrollable dancing stems throughout a large portion of a populace due to a contagion.

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looti, M. (2026, August 19). Mass Psychogenic Illness: When Movements Become Contagious. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/dance-epidemic/
looti, Mohammed. “Mass Psychogenic Illness: When Movements Become Contagious.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 19 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/dance-epidemic/.
looti, Mohammed. “Mass Psychogenic Illness: When Movements Become Contagious.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 19, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/dance-epidemic/.

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