Compare and contrast histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
Both disorders are characterized by a need for attention, but the motivation underlying this need differs. The histrionic personality desires attention in order to feel valued and may use manipulative means to get the craved attention. The narcissistic personality appears to believe that they have great value but seeks admiration to confirm this belief. While the histrionic desires any attention and will do whatever is needed to get it, the narcissist desires admiration and praise. Both disorders are characterized by vanity and a lack of concern for the emotions of others. These are personality types that are needy, but in different ways. Histrionic personality disorder is a more common diagnosis for women, while narcissism is more commonly diagnosed in men. GRADING RUBRIC: 8 points total, 2 points for each of 2 similarities and 2 points for each of 2 differences.
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