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

Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 4 for HPD specifically states the individual consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to themselves.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 6

Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 6 specifically describes self-dramatization, theatricality, and exaggerated emotional expression in HPD.

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

Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 3 describes HPD as showing rapidly shifting and shallow expression of emotions.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail

Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 5 describes HPD speech as excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail.

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

Answer

DSM-5 Criterion 8 states that individuals with HPD consider relationships to be more intimate than they actually are.

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test