histrionic personality disorder
Americannoun
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"It is believed by some that histrionic personality disorder occurs equally in male and female populations but that diagnostic bias skews the prevalence rates."
From Salon ● May 2, 2022
On Tuesday, forensic psychologist Dr Shannon Curry told jurors she believed Amber Heard suffered from twin diagnoses: borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2022
Those who fake their own victimization may be seeking recognition or popularity, and if mental illness is involved it may suggest a narcissistic or histrionic personality disorder.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
Turpin’s defense attorney, Jeff Moore, requested the court find her eligible for mental health diversion based on an alleged diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2018
In other testimony, an expert on histrionic personality disorder and two state troopers were called to the stand in an attempt to show that they had coached a prosecution witness.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2012
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