Amy quickly becomes the center of attention when she enters a room. She is a tall and attractive young woman who generally wears
something striking. Amy is known as a flirt and acts in a seductive manner around men. When Amy speaks, she uses very exaggerated terms, even when describing relatively ordinary situations. Amy's diagnosis is most likely __________ personality disorder.
Patients with histrionic personality disorder use their physical appearance, acting inappropriately seductive or provocative, to attract the attention of others. They have no sense of self-direction and are highly suggestible, often acting submissively to retain the attention of others.
Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a widespread pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. The diagnosis is by clinical criteria. Treatment is with psychodynamic psychotherapy.
Amy has many symptoms related to histrionic personality disorder, but only a professional diagnosis can confirm if she has the disease.
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