HPD HPD Psychological Theories 2

Question 1

In schema therapy, which early maladaptive schema is most central to HPD?

Accepted Answer

Approval-seeking/Recognition-seeking schema

Answer

Schema therapy identifies the Approval-Seeking/Recognition-Seeking schema as central to HPD, driving constant pursuit of others' approval and admiration.

Question 2

Heinz Kohut's self-psychology framework explains HPD in terms of:

Accepted Answer

Failure of mirroring selfobject experiences in early childhood

Answer

Kohut's self-psychology links HPD to failures in early mirroring selfobject experiences, leaving a self that depends on constant external reflection to maintain cohesion.

Question 3

Behavioral theories of HPD emphasize that attention-seeking behaviors are maintained by:

Accepted Answer

Intermittent reinforcement of dramatic behavior with attention from others

Answer

Behavioral theory notes that dramatic behaviors in HPD are maintained by intermittent reinforcement — sometimes they yield attention, sometimes they don't, which strengthens the behavior.

Question 4

The five-factor model (Big Five) of personality positions HPD individuals as typically scoring high on which dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism and Extraversion

Answer

HPD is associated with high Neuroticism (emotional lability, anxiety) and high Extraversion (sociability, excitement-seeking) in the five-factor model.

Question 5

Which theorist specifically wrote about the 'hysterical character' and its basis in repression of sexuality, directly influencing HPD theory?

Accepted Answer

Wilhelm Reich

Answer

Wilhelm Reich wrote extensively about the 'hysterical character,' linking it to repressed sexuality and specific somatic and behavioral patterns.

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test

HPD HPD Psychological Theories 2