HPD HPD Psychological Theories 3

Question 1

Millon's biosocial learning theory describes HPD as originating from which type of developmental environment?

Accepted Answer

Excessive positive reinforcement for appearance and performance with insufficient reinforcement for genuine development

Answer

Millon proposed that HPD develops when children receive excessive praise for appearance and charm but are not taught substantive skills, creating approval-dependent adults.

Question 2

In interpersonal theory (Leary's circumplex), HPD is positioned in which quadrant?

Accepted Answer

Friendly-dominant

Answer

HPD maps onto the friendly-dominant quadrant of the interpersonal circumplex: socially engaging (friendly) and attention-commanding (dominant).

Question 3

According to cognitive interpersonal theory, the HPD interpersonal cycle typically involves:

Accepted Answer

Performing for attention → getting attention → temporary relief → performing again

Answer

The HPD cycle involves performing/seeking attention → receiving attention → brief relief → escalating need requiring more performance.

Question 4

Neurobiological theories suggest that HPD may involve dysregulation in which brain system linked to reward and novelty-seeking?

Accepted Answer

The dopaminergic reward and novelty-seeking system

Answer

HPD's sensation-seeking and novelty-seeking traits have been linked theoretically to dopaminergic reward system dysregulation.

Question 5

Which theorist proposed that 'hysterical' personalities use a global, diffuse cognitive style to avoid the anxiety of precise thinking?

Accepted Answer

David Shapiro

Answer

David Shapiro in 'Neurotic Styles' (1965) described the hysterical cognitive style as impressionistic and global, avoiding precise awareness to manage anxiety.

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test

HPD - Histrionic Personality Disorder Practice Test

HPD HPD Psychological Theories 3