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    this behavior could be the result of a disorder known as Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD). According to Paul Rasmussen of Furman University, “an individual with a histrionic orientation displays an active dependency characterized by a strong need for external validation in the form of interpersonal attention, support, and reassurance”. This paper will explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment as well as risk factors of Histrionic Personality Disorder. The American Psychiatric

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    Running Head: HISTRIONIC PERSONALITY DISORDER Histrionic Personality Disorder Abstract This paper describes the characteristics, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of an individual with Histrionic Personality Disorder (HPD). These individuals display a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. The exact cause of this disorder is not known, but it has been linked to learned and inherited

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    workplace. Unfortunately, the result may follow as: the histrionic may exceed to higher measures than they are accustomed and they can cause harm to themselves or others. According to Bressert (2014), “These individuals are often intolerant of, or frustrated by, situations that involve delayed gratification, and their actions are often directed at obtaining immediate satisfaction. Although they often initiate a

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    Those living with histrionic personality disorder are referred to as "drama queens". Often such persons are uncomfortable in situations where they are not the center of attention. People with this disorder are often charming, flirtatious or seductive, and like to dress in an inappropriately provocative way (Larsen, 2014). They can be theatrical, behaving or expressing emotions in a manner that draws attention to themselves. Yet simultaneously, their emotional are shallow, lacking in detail and easily

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    associated with a mood disorder. It also appears she lacks irritability in her behavior that would contribute to a manic episode with irritable mood. With no current or past substance abuse/use, her symptoms are not etiologically related and can not be deem to be part of a substance, or medication induced disorder. Bipolar is also ruled out, base on the fact that her episodes and symptoms have not required hospitalization in the past. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is also ruled out because

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    relationships with other people. If someone’s personality affects these things significantly, that person may have a personality disorder. Personality disorders lead to extreme and inflexible personality configurations, that ultimately lead to significant impairment (Twenge.) There are many different types of personality disorders, some are odd-eccentric, dramatic-emotional, and anxious-fearful. One dramatic-emotional disorder is called Histrionic personality disorder (HPD). As characterized by psychologytoday

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    with personality disorders find it difficult to fit in with others and usually do not have relatively normal social relationships. This is most likely because people with this disorder have maladaptive patterns in behavior and in ways of relating to others (Ciccarelli & White, 2017, chp. 14). While there are multiple types of personality disorders, those whose behavior are very dramatic, emotional, or erratic are known to have an antisocial, borderline, histrionic, or narcissistic personality. According

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    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

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    Histrionic personality disorder is defined by the american psychiatric association as a personality disorder. A lot of emotional changes that is usually when you just need attention. There is also a lot of inappropriate seductive behavior. You just need a lot of emotion and attention. Histrionic people are lively, dramatic, vivacious, enthusiastic, and flirtatious. HPD is diagnosed four times as frequently in women as men. It affects 2–3% of the general population and 10–15% in inpatient and outpatient

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    change their color or dark personality traits as an accommodation (Furnham, 2014). Posting self-portraits of oneself in a provocative position, videos illustrating a wild personality are behaviors will lead to instant gratification that a typical young adult craves. Various factors such as cell phone use, the likely hood one might join a site based on the big five personality traits and others factors caused by personality disorders comparable to histrionic personality disorder are to be considered risks

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