Histrionic personality disorder is also known as hysterical personality | In these sessions there is a certain set of dialogue or script that can be forced by the therapist for the client to give insight on their behaviors and reasoning" |
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Although two thirds of HPD diagnoses are female, there have been a few exceptions | One of the single most successful methods for assessing by researchers of normal personality functioning is the following up with a semi-structured interview |
This allows the therapist to assist in problems and improvements outside of session and to verbally support the client and condition optimal patterns of behavior" | This personality is seen more often in women than in men |
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Some features can also be present Vigorous, charming, bubbly, brisk, spirited, flippant, impulsive; seeks momentary cheerfulness and playful adventures; animated, energetic, ebullient | Hysterical personality has evolved in the past 400 years and it first appeared in the DSM II , 2nd edition under the name hysterical personality disorder |