The characteristics of histrionic personality disorder are MOST like which other personality disorder in the dramatic and emotional cluster?
a. antisocial personality disorder
b. borderline personality disorder
c. dependent personality disorder
d. narcissistic personality disorder
B
The characteristics of histrionic personality disorder are most like those of borderline personality disorder. Both disorders are characterized by rapid emotional swings, seductive or sexual behavior, and an inability to form close interpersonal relationships. A distinguishing characteristic of borderline personality disorder is marked shifts in feelings toward others, most often resulting from some perception of rejection.
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