Canadian Comedian Howie Mandel Refuses to Shake Hands with People

question 105

Multiple Choice

Canadian comedian Howie Mandel refuses to shake hands with people he meets because of fears of being contaminated. Howie suffers from:

• A)Hypochondriasis
• B)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C)Excoriation
• D)Social phobia

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Definitions:

Dangerous

Involving potential harm or risk to safety, security, or health.

Retribution

A principle of justice that suggests punishment should be proportionate to the crime committed as a form of moral vengeance.

Criminal Punishment

The legal process by which an individual who has been found guilty of a crime is subjected to a penalty imposed under the law.

Sex Offenses

Crimes that involve illegal or coerced sexual conduct against another individual.