Normal to Abnormal Personality Traits
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What is a key underlying assumption of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

  • I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own (correct)
  • I am dependent on others for emotional validation
  • I am capable of caring for myself
  • I am worthy of love and respect
  • How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often seek attention and approval?

  • By fulfilling traditional sex-role stereotypes (correct)
  • By being introverted and withdrawn
  • By being overly aggressive and confrontational
  • By being spontaneously creative
  • What is a consequence of the constant need for external approval in individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

  • A clear sense of personal identity
  • A strong sense of self-identity
  • A lack of emotional regulation (correct)
  • A sense of autonomy and independence
  • Why do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder have difficulty tolerating rejection?

    <p>Because they believe others hold the key to their survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of relationships formed by individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>They are shallow and superficial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a driving force behind the behavior of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>A need for external validation and approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of individuals with the dramatic style?

    <p>They display their emotions easily and openly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common underlying assumption of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>I am inadequate and unable to handle life on my own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between individuals with the dramatic style and those with the outgoing style?

    <p>Individuals with the outgoing style are more focused on theatrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with the dramatic style typically approach relationships?

    <p>They quickly move from one relationship to the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common trait of individuals with the outgoing style?

    <p>They possess great confidence in their influence and charm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with the dramatic style tend to experience life?

    <p>Through sensation and romance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation for individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>Need for attention and validation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder in their interactions with others?

    <p>To gain attention and admiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically use their physical appearance?

    <p>To draw attention to themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the speech patterns of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>Being excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common trait of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder in their relationships?

    <p>They consider relationships to be more intimate than they actually are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a diagnostic criterion for Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>Having a tendency to engage in violent outbursts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the emotional regulation of individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>They are prone to mood swings and emotional dysregulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder typically respond to situations where they are not the center of attention?

    <p>They try to redirect attention back to themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge in treating individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

    <p>They are prone to boredom and lack of substance in their relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

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