Psychiatric Technician Practice Exam

If a female client exhibits self-dramatization and exaggerated emotional expression, which personality disorder is she likely to have?

1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

2. Borderline Personality Disorder

3. Histrionic Personality Disorder

4. Antisocial Personality Disorder

The correct answer is: Histrionic Personality Disorder

The characteristics of self-dramatization and exaggerated emotional expression are hallmark traits of Histrionic Personality Disorder. Individuals with this disorder often seek attention and exhibit emotions that are excessively theatrical or exaggerated. They may engage in flirtatious or provocative behaviors and their emotional expressions are often shallow and rapidly shifting, which can lead to a perception of being overly dramatic. Histrionic Personality Disorder specifically encompasses a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior, differentiating it from other personality disorders that may involve some emotional expression but do not encompass the same level of theatricality or need for attention that is so prevalent in Histrionic Personality Disorder. This is why the correct answer aligns with the traits described in the question.