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What is the definition or description of: histrionic personality disorder?

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Drama n attention: By definition personality disorders are persisting patterns of behavior which interfere with one or more areas of life functioning. Histrionic traits tend to include dramatic and/or seductive behaviors, dramatic emotional expressions, calls for attention, and often also are acoompanied by a lack of psychological insight.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Histrionic: They are high functioning people who have good social skills, but they use those skills to manipulate people & become the center of attention. They dramatize & exagerate their difficulties. They seek constant reassurance & approval, are sensitive to criticism, show exhibitionistic & seductive behaviors, have low frustration tolerance, & they are more prone to depression.

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Histrionic: The hallmark of a histrionic is that the person has to be at the center of attention at all times. It's like watching an actor who is always playing a role "on stage" and very uncomfortable with NOT being the center of attention.

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