You Are a Late-Night Talk Show Host and You Are

question 27

Essay

You are a late-night talk show host and you are interviewing Jackson Michaels, a celebrity pop culture figure from the 1980s and1990s. Jackson is complaining of persistent, intrusive, and horrible thoughts about his appearance. Just before a commercial break, Jackson dramatically reveals that he was recently diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) . Before the commercial break ends you need to think of three questions to ask Jackson. List three questions you would ask and provide a short summary as to how Jackson would potentially answer your questions.

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Definitions:

Coercive

Relating to or using force or threats to persuade someone to do something or to achieve compliance.

Process

A sequence of measures or procedures executed to accomplish a specific goal.

Information

Data that is accurate and timely, specific and organized for a purpose, presented within a context that gives it meaning and relevance.

Representative Power

The formal right conferred by the firm to speak for and to a potentially important group.