A Famous Comedian Refuses to Shake Hands with Talk Show

question 118

Multiple Choice

A famous comedian refuses to shake hands with talk show hosts (or anyone else for that matter) because he fears catching a disease from them.The comedian is displaying a symptom of:

• A) panic disorder
• B) agoraphobia
• C) social phobia
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Definitions:

Stereotypical Roles

Traditional or clichéd societal expectations and behaviors assigned to individuals based on their gender, race, or social status.

Cultural Appropriation

The adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respecting the original cultural context.

Cultural Normalization

The process by which certain behaviors, values, or norms become integrated and accepted within a society or culture as standard or typical.

Slice Of Life

A narrative technique in advertising that presents an idealized or realistic scenario from everyday life to forge a connection with the audience.