histrionic personality disorder

American  

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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Example Sentences

Psychologist Shannon Curry, a witness for Depp, diagnosed Heard with borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder — despite having never treated her.

From Washington Post

Called to the stand by Mr Depp's team, forensic psychologist Dr Shannon Curry told jurors she believed Amber Heard suffered from twin diagnoses: borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.

From BBC

After three weeks and nearly 30 witnesses from Johnny Depp’s legal team in his defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard in Fairfax County, the defense began calling its witnesses Tuesday afternoon, starting with a rebuttal against a previous witness who said the actress showed symptoms of borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.

From Washington Post

"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

Last week, a forensic psychologist named Shannon Curry testified at the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, stating that she believes Amber Heard has borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder.

From Salon