Historical term for dramatic, emotional, and attention-seeking personality patterns, now reconceptualized as histrionic personality disorder with more specific criteria.
Example: Individuals displaying theatrical emotions, using appearance to draw attention, and considering relationships more intimate than they are, requiring empathy and boundary-setting.
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