Histrionic

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Histrionic

A behavior characterized by an excitable nature and the constant desire for stimulation.

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Key words: Childhood traumatic experiences, maladaptive schemas, histrionic, antisocial, narcissistic, borderline personality disorder.

Direct and Indirect Effect of Childhood Traumatic Experiences on Cluster-B Personality Disorders in Adults

There was a significant correlation of female gender with histrionics, anxious, dependent and borderline personality disorder (p<0.05).

Assessment of personality disorders in students appearing for medical school entrance examination

Body dysmorphic disorder narcissistic personality disorder and histrionic personality disorders have been reported in many studies as the most frequent personality disorders in patients seeking cosmetic interventions [3-6].

Personality Disorders among Individuals Seeking Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin Type A (BoNTA) Injection, a Cross-Sectional Study

'If you want power, you have to work for it and not engage in histrionic pretence and tell all kinds of stories,' she said when speaking at the 'Salam Sayang Perdana' programme of the Wanita Barisan Nasional at the Lembah Pantai community centre here.

Rosmah advises GE14 candidates to campaign with political maturity

The movie undoubtedly has some camp appeal, especially in Julia Campbell's performance as histrionic mom Patsy Ramsay.

Who Killed JonBenet?

Sadly, the performance of pretty but unabashedly perky Alex is weighed down by a befuddling continuum of relentless shouting, livid histrionic schmaltz and manic energy.

Eager-beaver 'Rebound' heroine quickly overstays her welcome

% Major depressive 7 36.84 10 33.33 17 disorder Bipolar disorder 2 10.52 3 10.00 5 NOS Impulse control 2 10.52 6 20.00 8 disorder NOS Adjustment disorder 2 10.52 4 13.33 6 unspecified Histrionic personality -- -- 1 03.33 1 disorder Personality 2 10.52 1 03.33 3 disorder NOS Obsessive- compulsive -- -- 1 03.33 1 disorder Schizophrenia 1 05.26 1 03.33 2 Multiple substance -- -- 1 03.33 1 abuse Alcohol 3 15.78 -- -- 3 dependence Dissociative -- -- 1 03.33 1 disorder Delusional -- -- 1 03.33 1 disorder Bipolar disorder NOS were present in 5 (10.20%) of total, in males 2 (10.52%) and females 3 (10.00%).

A study of psychiatric factors in patients presented with attempted suicide in a state capital medical college hospital in Central India

In his ambition to have a seat at the conference table in Vienna he has blundered into a war that he now admits will be long-drawn-out, and Hilary Benn's histrionic speech making a false comparison with our stand against fascism played straight into his hands.

History will judge Cameron

These last few years I increasingly notice that kids playing games, are adopting Murray's histrionic, overthe-top behaviour when playing any type of games.

Glad it's game over for Andy; Letters

After discussing general issues like why the diagnosis of personality disorder is difficult, the relationship between traits and disorders, the advantages and disadvantages of proposals to revise or replace the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders system, etiology and risk factors, and prevalence, precursors, and outcomes, he covers antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, schizotypal, schizoid, paranoid, histrionic, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive, and dependent personality disorders, and personality disorder, not otherwise specified, ending with psychopharmacology, psychotherapies, and a general approach to management.

A Concise Guide to Personality Disorders

For manga lovers, this book would help make Austen accessible with the inclusion of comedy, which leavens the shoujo's tendency toward the histrionic. The chibi version of a cranky Mr.

Austen, Jane. Pride & Prejudice

He shows the Italian mezzo-soprano and the Mexican tenor in images that capture emotional moments: sometimes mellow, sometimes playful, then suddenly with just a hint of histrionic artifice.