A person loves being the center of attention
Recently this person sustained a paper cut on a finger and called an ambulance. The patient says, "I can't believe my supervisor denied my sick leave request." This individual most clearly displays traits of:
a. dependent personality disorder.
b. histrionic personality disorder.
c. antisocial personality disorder.
d. borderline personality disorder.
B
Individuals with histrionic personality disorder dramatize all events and draw attention to themselves. Patients might use somatic complaints to avoid responsibility and support dependency.
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