Because the term has been traditionally applied to women, the name of ___________ personality disorder was changed to histrionic personality disorder.

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The term "hysterical" has historically been applied specifically to women, and as such was seen as a sexist and outdated term. To address this issue, it was changed to "histrionic" personality disorder.

Because the Term Has Been Traditionally Applied to Women, the Name