HPD HPD History and Classification 2

Question 1

The transition from 'hysterical neurosis' to 'histrionic personality disorder' in the DSM was largely driven by which concern?

Accepted Answer

Gender bias in the hysteria concept

Answer

The term 'hysteria' was criticized for reflecting gender bias since it was historically applied almost exclusively to women.

Question 2

Which cluster of DSM-5 personality disorders shares Cluster B with HPD?

Accepted Answer

Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial

Answer

Cluster B includes Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial, and Histrionic Personality Disorders.

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of the general US population is estimated to have HPD?

Accepted Answer

2–3%

Answer

Prevalence estimates for HPD in the general population typically range from approximately 2–3%.

Question 4

Which term did Paul Chodoff and Henry Lyons coin in 1958 that contributed to modern HPD conceptualization?

Accepted Answer

Hysterical character

Answer

Chodoff and Lyons described the 'hysterical character' in 1958, systematizing traits that later informed DSM HPD criteria.

Question 5

The ICD-11's dimensional model of personality disorders represents a shift away from HPD as a discrete category toward emphasizing what?

Accepted Answer

Severity and prominent trait domains

Answer

ICD-11 emphasizes personality disorder severity and prominent trait domains (e.g., negative affectivity, disinhibition) over discrete categories.

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