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Characteristics of the Virginia Tech shooter reveal that he:

A) fit the diagnostic category of histrionic personality disorder.
B) displayed a combination of features from many personality disorders.
C) did not fit any of the personality disorders.
D) did not appear to have a mental disorder.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A personality disorder in which an individual displays a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Once called hysterical personality disorder.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate significantly from the expectations of an individual's culture.

  • Identify the distinguishing signs and symptoms of different personality disorders.
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