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:

Symbolic Meaning

The significance imbued in symbols, objects, or actions that go beyond their literal meaning and represent something more abstract.

Media Richness

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Language Differences

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