Question

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of histrionic personality disorder? a. Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated friends by demanding excessive amounts of their attention. b. Phoebe often displays an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. c. Phoebe is impulsive, unpredictable, and sometimes engages in self-mutilation. d. Phoebe feels helpless when she is alone, and she can’t make decisions on her own.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated

Explanation:

People with Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by always over dramatizing every thing. They based their self-esteem based on how 'relevant' they are in their social group, so the over dramatization is used as a way for them to constantly become the center of attention. If they do not have this attention, they will feel a sense of worthlessness and slowly fall into depression.