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.

The inattention symptom of ADHD is characterized by

Samantha is a sixth-grade girl who has great difficulty in school. She pays attention and works hard but appears to have trouble remembering facts and concepts that she has read. Before we can determine whether Samantha has a learning disability, it is most important to know her

Why is anxiety termed “a future-oriented mood state” and fear an “alarm reaction to actual present danger”? Discuss biological and psychological similarities and differences between these emotional events. Explore the idea that fear is panic that occurs in an inappropriate setting.

What percentage of patients with panic disorder are free of panic as long as they stay on an effective drug?

Define generalized anxiety disorder, and discuss how it differs from panic attacks.

According to recent research (Johnson et al., 2000), an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders was found among teenagers who

The typical age of onset for both animal and natural environment phobias peaks at around ___ years.

Regarding pharmacological treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the most effective drugs are those that inhibit the reuptake of the neurotransmitter called

Describe the symptoms, causes, and treatment of panic disorder and the three categories of panic attack.