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.
What will be an ideal response?
Possible questions and answers include: What is BDD? An OCD related disorder that involves a preoccupation with some imagined defect in appearance.; What are some symptoms of BDD? Symptoms include persistent, intrusive, and horrible thoughts about appearance, and engagement in compulsive behaviors. E.g. looking in mirrors to check physical features.; What is the typical age-of-onset for BDD? Age of onset ranges from early adolescence through the 20s. How common is BDD? Prevalence rates are difficult to determine because it is typically keep secret. Best estimates range from 1 to 2 percent of the general population. It is more common with women than men, and more common with Caucasians, Asians, and Hispanics than African Americans. What are the causes of BDD? There is a pattern of comorbidity of BDD with OCD. Eating disorders also correlate with BDD. Social anxiety also correlates with BDD. What are the possible treatments for BDD? Drugs that block the re-uptake of serotonin and exposure and response prevention (ERP)
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