Jennifer lives her life as if she is "onstage." She dresses flamboyantly, flirts excessively, and is overly dramatic in her displays of emotion. Today, she sobbed at her desk for hours because she had a headache. Jennifer probably could be diagnosed with which personality disorder?

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Jennifer's behavior is consistent with the symptoms of histrionic personality disorder, which is characterized by excessive attention-seeking, emotional drama, and exaggerated expression of emotions. This pattern of behavior is often described as being "theatrical" or "dramatic," and individuals with this disorder tend to view themselves as being the center of attention. The other options (borderline, narcissistic, and schizotypal) have different symptoms and do not fit Jennifer's behavior as well as histrionic does.

Jennifer Lives Her Life as If She Is "Onstage