
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking, as well as an excessive need for approval and inappropriate seductiveness, usually beginning in early adulthood.
The essential feature of histrionic personality disorder is an excessive pattern of emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. These individuals are energetic, dramatic, enthusiastic, and flirtatious. They may be improperly sexually provocative, articulate strong emotions with an impressionistic style, and be effortlessly influenced by others.