A person recently sustained a paper cut on a finger and called an ambulance.Later when discussing the incidence the person says, "I can't believe my supervisor denied my sick leave request." This behavior is most related to which mental health diagnosis?

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Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of excessive attention-seeking behaviors, including inappropriately seductive behavior and an excessive need for approval. The described behavior, calling an ambulance for a paper cut and dramatizing the situation with a sick leave request, aligns with the attention-seeking and dramatic tendencies associated with histrionic personality disorder.

A Person Recently Sustained a Paper Cut on a Finger