Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: The option that exemplifies a symptom of histrionic personality disorder is (B), Phoebe feels uncomfortable when she is not the center of attention, and she has alienated friends by demanding excessive amounts of their attention.

Explanation: Histronic personality disorder (HPD) is characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking emotions, inappropriately seductive behavior and an excessive need for approval.