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histrionic personality disorder

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noun

Pathology.
  1. a psychological disorder usually beginning in early adulthood, characterized by excessive emotional expression and attention-seeking behavior. HPD


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"Additionally, research suggests that borderline personality disorder has a strong relationship with adverse childhood experiences, and there may also be a relationship between histrionic personality disorder and adverse childhood experiences," Lurie said.

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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