Histrionic personality disorder is most likely to be diagnosed in people who ________

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Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking and overly emotional behavior, including dramatic or seductive actions to attract attention. This type of behavior is not typically seen in people who are emotionally unexpressive or prefer living alone, nor is it linked to later development of schizophrenia. Additionally, although people with histrionic personality disorder may depend on the attention and validation of others, this is not typically due to feeling incompetent.

Histrionic Personality Disorder Is Most Likely to Be Diagnosed in People