DSM-5-TR · Cluster B
Histrionic personality disorder
A pattern of seeking attention and expressing emotion in ways that can repeatedly affect relationships.
When attention becomes a recurring concern
Someone might feel unusually uncomfortable when a gathering’s attention moves elsewhere, then repeatedly redirect the conversation or intensify their reactions to regain it. An assessment considers how persistent this is and what happens in settings where sharing attention matters, such as friendships or work.
Expressiveness and extraversion
An expressive person may tell animated stories, enjoy an audience, and comfortably shift to listening when someone else needs the floor. A clinician is interested in how flexible the behavior is and how much distress or friction occurs when attention goes elsewhere. Emotional style also varies across communities and settings.
Reading your SimilarMinds score
The histrionic scale summarizes your answers on the questionnaire. A clinical assessment considers the pattern over time, the circumstances around it, and how it affects daily life.
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