Histrionic Personality Disorder: Perspective of Personality TheoriesMost people always define personality with many adjectives, some positive adjectives like funny, outgoing, talkative, and cheerful. Others less positive: shy, introverted, aggressive and bad-tempered. No matter what adjectives an individual may use, their personality is more than just words. According to the cross-cultural research personality, it is based on the five-factor model. The five-factor model says that personality is based on five broad dimensions: neuroticism (vs. emotional stability), extraversion (or urgency), openness to experience (alternatively considered culture or intellect), agreeableness and conscientiousness (or reliability). )” (Black, 2000). The “big five,” as they are commonly called among psychologists, are broad categories of personality traits and range from one extreme to the other. Over the years, the definition of personality has been studied and resolved, but as horrible as it sounds, everything in life has a counterpart. What if one of these big five had an anomaly? Or what would happen if one of the five didn't work the way it's supposed to? Personality disorders present with more rigid behaviors, thoughts, reactions, and signs of maladjustment that are often disruptive. their personal, professional and social lives. They develop when personality traits become rigid and maladaptive. However, some personality disorders are similar to clinical syndromes, but do not meet syndrome criteria due to their level of dysfunction. is weaker (Norton, 2004). People with personality disorders have characteristics that lead to problems in their relationships with others, as well as difficulties in...... middle of paper ......mana & Donna, 1992 ). Chronologically, four selves move from nuclear to grandiose. Grandiose appears as oneself as the center of all experiences provoking narcissistic behavior. In conclusion, all four Group B disorders are associated with exceeding limits. Individuals diagnosed with Cluster B may exhibit tendencies toward self-harm, engagement in conflict, emotional states, dangerous antisocial behavior, or manifestations of cognition. They can be difficult to manage because their behaviors are intrusive into life functioning, including during treatment (Pankey, 2012). Experts are struggling to develop treatments. Therefore, everyone should know and understand these four dramatic personality disorders. The number of people suffering from it is increasing (Pankey, 2012). If we continue to learn and research, we can all make a difference!