Question

At her going-away party, elaina sobbed uncontrollably and became overwhelmed with emotion at the thought of leaving even though everyone knew that she was secretly glad to be moving out of town and away from everyone there. her co-workers often recall dramatic shouting matches with others over small details and overbearing attempts to seduce all of the men in the office. elaina's attempts to get attention might be indicative of _____ personality disorder.

Answer 1

histrionic

Step-by-step explanation:

Histrionic personality disorder: In abnormal psychology, the term "histrionic personality disorder" is also denoted as "HPD", and is described as one of the personality disorders that is being distinguished as a pattern of extra "attention-seeking behavior" by an individual, and it generally occurs in the starting of early adulthood period and involves an excessive approval needs, and inappropriate seduction.

In the question above, Elaina is demonstrating histrionic personality disorder as she is seeking extra attention because of her behavior.