Question

Gabriella is very emotional and always seems to need to be the center of attention. when she goes to weddings she frequently gets drunk and flirts with all the men there (even those who are clearly married or with a date). at work events she always has to make a speech and disrupts others when they are talking. she has lost several friends and jobs over these drama-seeking behaviors. based on this, gabriella will most likely be diagnosed with __________ personality disorder.

Answer 1

Gabriella will most likely be diagnosed with  "histrionic personality disorder ".


Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is characterized by the American Psychiatric Association as an identity issue described by an example of over the top consideration looking for feelings, typically starting in early adulthood, including improperly enchanting conduct and an intemperate requirement for endorsement.