Mad Hatter is histrionic personality disorder. People with histrionic personality disorder once called hysterical personality disorder, are extremely emotional- they are typically described as "emotionally charged"- and continually seek to be the center of attention" (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). This is a cluster B diagnosis of personality disorder, which falls under dramatic personality disorder. Comer explains that people with histrionic personality disorder act as if they are always
Moniker, an unemployed 34 year old male, has never been able to maintain consistent and deep relationships. For his whole life, he has lived with his mother, a la¬¬¬¬wyer who often traveled the country to argue high-profile cases that obtain much media coverage to the public. Because of the pressure for Moniker’s mother to succeed in these cases, limited attention was provided to him by his mother, especially during his childhood years. Moniker constantly blames his inability to acquire a job
Today, students of psychiatry and abnormal psychology are encouraged to employ case study in their development of clear insights about a certain mental disorder. Below is an example of a case study of someone with histrionic personality disorder. According to the American Psychological Association, histrionic personality disorder is a personality disorder indicated by when an adult (either early or older adult) expresses excessive
Mental illnesses and personality disorders are often depicted in popular movies and television shows. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has a character named Clementine, who displays symptoms of a personality disorder. In order to conclude at a possible diagnosis, the guidelines for personality disorders will be used in this paper. The guidelines are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V). There are two possible diagnoses that Clementine could fit into:
took the skin of these women’s bodies and tanned them making artifacts for around the house and even a suit of their skins that he could wear and pretend that he was a woman. This seems to be an extreme and unique case of a type of Gender Identity Disorder. Because of his secluded lifestyle without a connection to the outside world these behaviors along with others went unnoticed until a woman disappeared from a hardware store where he was witnessed to have been at the same time as the disappearance
Diagnostic Paper on Joan Crawford Abnormal Psychology Dr. Lewis Ethical Disclaimer In writing this, I am attempting to demonstrate an awareness of ethical practice. In preparation of writing this paper, I have researched information on the famous person indicated in an effort to make an attempt at providing a possible diagnosis of a psychological condition for which two theoretical orientations will be evaluated and used to support what is only an opinion. I am in no way qualified to give
in Raleigh, North Carolina for her entire life. She lives with both of her parents John and Martha Porter. She is currently employed as a cashier at Burger King. The client’s mother suggested Molly come in because she has become more and more dependent on her parents for a many aspects of her life. Molly reports that she is in jeopardy of losing her job because she is constantly falling behind and has difficulty completing necessary tasks on her own. She reports she does not enjoy making decisions
As stated in the DSM IV, histrionic personality disorder has eight essential diagnostic criteria. The first of the eight claims that “individuals with histrionic personality disorder are uncomfortable or feel unappreciated when they are not the center of attention” (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). In the eleventh episode, “Skin Games” of season 3 Cheryl states “Sorry, ignore me. My whole thing is I just crave attention.” Thus, showing how Cheryl craves to be the center of attention and
though. The movie What About Bob? shows many psychological disorders in a comedic light. From Agoraphobia, or the fear of open spaces, to Paranoid Personality Disorder. This causes people to suffer paranoia or have a relentless mistrust and suspicion of anybody other than themselves, normally when there is no reason to fear or be suspicious of anyone at all. Most of the characters in the movie express at least one major psychological disorder, and some even express two or more. Though the movie centers
We first need to know that a good portion of story takes place in Willy’s (Salesman) home. In the past, the Brooklyn neighborhood, which the Lomans live in, is outside of the bustle of New York City. There was a space between the neighborhood for expansion and for a garden. When Willy and Linda (Willy’s wife) purchase the home, it represented Willy’s hope for the future. Later apartments and buildings surrounding all sides soon overrun their home. At this point Willy’s hope of his future home is