Personality Test Histrionic Personality Disorder 3

Question 1

Which treatment approach is considered most effective for Histrionic Personality Disorder?

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Psychotherapy, particularly psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches

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Antipsychotic medication as the primary intervention

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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Inpatient hospitalization as the standard of care

Question 2

When differentiating Histrionic Personality Disorder from Borderline Personality Disorder, which feature is MORE characteristic of BPD?

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Self-destructive behavior and chronic feelings of emptiness

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Attention-seeking behavior in social settings

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Theatrical and dramatic expression of emotion

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Using physical appearance to attract others' attention

Question 3

People with Histrionic Personality Disorder are especially susceptible to being:

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Easily influenced by others or circumstances (highly suggestible)

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Socially withdrawn and isolated from others

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Persistently delusional about their social status

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Rigidly adherent to rules and routines

Question 4

The dramatic behavior displayed by individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder to get their needs met is best understood as:

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An often unconscious interpersonal strategy to gain attention

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A psychotic symptom requiring antipsychotic treatment

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Deliberate malingering for financial gain

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Intentional and fully calculated deception

Question 5

Which comorbid condition is most commonly associated with Histrionic Personality Disorder?

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Depression and anxiety disorders

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Schizophrenia spectrum disorders

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Question 6

In terms of occupational functioning, individuals with Histrionic Personality Disorder often:

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Initially appear charming and capable but struggle with long-term reliability

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Thrive in isolated, highly detail-oriented work environments

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Struggle in any work environment due to paranoia

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Show a complete inability to maintain any form of employment

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a DSM-5 criterion for Histrionic Personality Disorder?

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Persistent fear of abandonment requiring others to take care of them

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Discomfort when not the center of attention

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Considering relationships more intimate than they actually are

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Rapidly shifting and shallow emotional expression