People who show excessive emotionality, have excessive needs for praise, reassurance, and approval, and who constantly need to be the center of attention are most likely suffering from
______ personality disorder.
A) dependent
B) histrionic
C) borderline
D) narcissistic

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People who exhibit excessive emotionality, have excessive needs for praise, reassurance and approval, and constantly need to be the center of attention are suffering from histrionic personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, dramatic emotions, and a tendency to exaggerate symptoms and experiences for attention. People with histrionic personality disorder also tend to be easily influenced by others and their self-esteem is largely dependent upon the approval of others.

People Who Show Excessive Emotionality, Have Excessive Needs for Praise