Aaliyah's few friends complain that she is often melodramatic and emotionally immature. Aaliyah loves attention (especially from men) and is constantly flirting, often inappropriately. If Aaliyah was diagnosed with a psychological disorder, which of the following would be the most likely candidate?

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Aaliyah's love for attention, melodramatic behavior, and inappropriate flirting all suggest a potential diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by a constant need for attention and admiration, dramatic and exaggerated behavior, and inappropriate and provocative sexual behavior. It is often seen in individuals who have a shallow emotional and interpersonal relationship with others. Narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder could also be possibilities based on some of Aaliyah's behaviors, but histrionic personality disorder fits her behavior the most accurately. Antisocial personality disorder is less likely as Aaliyah does not exhibit any obvious criminal or aggressive behavior.

Aaliyah's Few Friends Complain That She Is Often Melodramatic and Emotionally