A coworker often interrupts others during staff meetings with self-centered introjections, frequently flirts with visitors, and often responds to others in a dramatic, theatrical manner
These behaviors are consistent with which personality disorder? a. avoidant personality disorder
b. dependent personality disorder
c. histrionic personality disorder
d. narcissistic personality disorder
C
The coworker's behaviors are consistent with histrionic personality disorder. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by rapid emotional swings, destructive behavior, and inability to form close interpersonal relationships. Persons with histrionic personality disorder may have mood swings, moving almost instantaneously from loud laughter to tears. Their primary aim is to keep themselves the focus of attention.
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