1. Histrionic Personality Disorder
Cinthya Rivera
Mrs.Marsh,P.5
Psychology

2. Histrionic Personality Disorder
A Mental Disorder
Personality Orders
-Cluster B
A pervasive pattern of excessive emotional and attention-seeking behavior
May be diagnosed as mild or severe

3. Associated Features Symptoms Self-centeredness
Discomfort when not the center of attention
Interactions that are inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior
Shallow expressions of emotions
Use of physical appearance to draw attention

4. Associated Features Symptoms continued…
Self-dramatization, theatrically and exaggerated expression of emotion
Having low tolerance for delayed gratification
Being easily influenced by other people
Overly sensitive to criticism or disapproval
Being easily bored by routine

5. DSM-IV-TR
Definition: A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts as indicated by 5 (or more) of the following:
Is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention
Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior

6. DSM-IV-TR
Displays rapidly shifting and shallow expressions of emotions
Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self
Has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail
Shows self-dramatization ,theatrically, and exaggerated expression of emotion
Is suggestible ;(ex. Easily influenced by others)
Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually are

7. Associated Features Subtypes
Appeasing (Dependent Feature): patch-up troubles; moderating tempers by yielding; sacrifices self for commendation, dependent on others for praise & guidance
Vivacious (Narcissistic Feature): vigorous, charming, bubbly, impulsive; wants praise for their “superiority”; exaggerate the intimacy of their relationships
Tempestuous(Negativistic Feature): impulsive, out of control; moody complaints, sulking; periodically inflamed ; turbulent

8. Disingenuous(Antisocial Feature): underhanded, double-dealing, scheming, contriving, plotting; false-hearted; egocentric, insincere; superficial, impulsive
Theatrical(Variant of “pure” pattern): affected, mannered, put-on; postures are striking; eye-catching; markets self- appearance, simulates desirable dramatic poses.
Infantile (Borderline Feature): high-strung, volatile emotions, childlike hysteria and nascent pouting; self-destructiveness, chronic feelings of deep emptiness

9. Etiology
Potential causes of the disorder are unknown but mental health professionals believe that both learned and biological factors play an important role Biological
Possible genetic susceptibility
Genes inheritance
Psychological
Reciprocal determinism: the way people, the environment and thoughts influence their behavior.
Defense mechanisms and psychosexual development stages
Oral Stage

10. Etiology continued Defense mechanisms used: Repression. Denial.
Dissociation
May display two or more personalities.
Displacement
Rationalization

11. Prevalence Approximately in 2%-3% of the general population
Rates of about 10%-15% in the inpatient and outpatient mental health institution when assessment is used
More frequently diagnosed in
Hispanic and Latin American cultures
Females; but equal prevalence rates for males and females

12. Treatment Psychodynamic Cognitive-behavioral Several years of therapy
Assist patients to become aware of their own feelings
Long-term therapy assists patients in decreasing emotional reactivity
Cognitive-behavioral
Reducing the dysfunctional thoughts (dependent thoughts)
Work on impulsive behavior, develop better problem- solving skills
Modeling

13. Treatment continued… Group Family Medication
Work on interpersonal relationships
Monitor the individuals because they may tend to take over & dominate the conversation
Family
Support family member dealing with HPD
Help them meet their own needs
Medication
Not as useful as therapy

14. Prognosis Long-lasting
Treatment can take a minimum of 1-3 years or longer
As they grow older, the individual’s symptoms begin to decrease
Older people have less energy
Never stay long enough in psychotherapeutic treatment to make changes
Possibility to change into a different type of personality disorder

15. References
Encyclopedia of mental disorders.(n.d.). Histrionic personality disorder. Retrieved from Histrionic-personality-disorder.html
Halgin, R.P.. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2005) Abnormal psychology: clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill
PyschCentral.(2010). Histrionic Personality Disorder. Retrieved from
Theodore, .M.(2006)Personality Subtypes: Histrionic Personality Subtypes.
WebMD.(2009). Mental Health and Histrionic Personality Disorder. Retrieved from health/histrionic- personality-disorder?page=2

16. Discussion questions
When does modeling apply to individuals that are diagnosed with HPD and can help them treat their disorder?
How does histrionic personality disorder cause people to be very sexually seductive or provocative?