HPD HPD Behavioral Patterns 2

Question 1

In HPD, the persistent discomfort when not the center of attention typically leads to what behavioral consequence in social settings?

Accepted Answer

Escalating behaviors to recapture attention

Answer

When not the center of attention, individuals with HPD typically escalate dramatic behaviors to recapture it.

Question 2

HPD individuals frequently use seductive or provocative behavior. According to DSM-5, this behavior must be:

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate in social or occupational settings

Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 2 specifies interaction with others that is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior.

Question 3

How does the attention-seeking behavior of HPD differ from that seen in Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Accepted Answer

HPD seeks approval and excitement; NPD seeks admiration for superiority

Answer

HPD attention-seeking is driven by a need for approval and excitement, while NPD attention-seeking centers on admiration for perceived superiority.

Question 4

A person with HPD expresses strong opinions with great passion but cannot provide specific supporting evidence when asked. This illustrates which HPD pattern?

Accepted Answer

Impressionistic speech lacking in detail

Answer

The impressionistic speech style (DSM-5 Criterion 5) means strong opinions are expressed vividly but without factual depth or detail.

Question 5

In HPD, what is the primary function of the frequent dramatic displays of emotion?

Accepted Answer

To manipulate and maintain the attention of others

Answer

While HPD emotions may have genuine components, the dramatic displays primarily serve to attract and sustain others' attention.

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test

HPD HPD Behavioral Patterns 2