HPD HPD Behavioral Patterns

Question 1

A person with HPD uses physical appearance to draw attention. Which DSM-5 criterion does this best reflect?

Accepted Answer

Criterion 4: Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention

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Criterion 1: Discomfort when not center of attention

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Criterion 6: Self-dramatization and exaggerated emotion

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Criterion 8: Considers relationships more intimate than they are

Question 2

Which behavioral pattern in HPD is described as 'self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated expression of emotion'?

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 6

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DSM-5 Criterion 3

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DSM-5 Criterion 7

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DSM-5 Criterion 2

Question 3

When a person with HPD rapidly shifts emotional states and displays shallow affect, which feature is being described?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly shifting and shallow emotions

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Persistent depressed mood

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Chronic anger and irritability

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Blunted affect

Question 4

In HPD, the style of speech is often described as:

Accepted Answer

Excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail

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Overly detailed, precise, and systematic

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Slow and monotonous

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Highly technical and jargon-heavy

Question 5

A person with HPD considers a new acquaintance their closest friend after one meeting. This behavior reflects which DSM-5 criterion?

Accepted Answer

Criterion 8

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Criterion 1

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Criterion 2

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Criterion 7

Question 6

Which behavior pattern describes HPD individuals being easily influenced by others or circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Criterion 7: Is suggestible (easily influenced by others or circumstances)

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Criterion 4: Uses physical appearance to draw attention

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Criterion 6: Exaggerated emotional expression

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Criterion 2: Inappropriately seductive behavior