Which characteristics are MOST often used to describe individuals with histrionic personality disorder?
a. marked reactivity, impulsive behavior, anger with those closest to them, and a sense of emptiness
b. overestimation of abilities, inflated self-esteem, sense of superiority, and lack of empathy
c. constantly seeking attention; excessively emotional, dramatic, and shallow
d. manipulative, lying, violent, using others, charming, irritable, and bullying
C
Common descriptions of individuals diagnosed with histrionic personality disorder are constantly seeking attention, excessively emotional, dramatic, and shallow. Individuals with this disorder crave being the center of attention, and use excesses in emotional expression to gain that attention. They often talk or behave in a seductive or sexual manner and dress in ways that draw attention to themselves.
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What will be an ideal response?
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