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Histrionic Personality Disorder Test

This self-assessment is based on Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale (DHPS), a 20-item self-assessment originally developed by DM Dar. Drdeenz provides an interactive digital version for educational, informational, and self-exploration purposes only. Read More

Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale (DHPS)

Background

Histrionic personality test/quiz is an interactive version of Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale (DHPS). The assessment consists of 20 statements and helps identify tendencies commonly associated with dramatic, attention-seeking, emotionally expressive, and socially engaging personality styles.

Histrionic Personality refers to a personality style characterized by a strong desire for attention, emotional expressiveness, sensitivity to approval or criticism, impulsive decision-making, and socially seductive behaviors. While many of these characteristics can occur in the general population, elevated levels may be associated with difficulties in interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation.

The scale evaluates five interconnected dimensions: Attention-Seeking, Excessive Emotionality, Hypersensitivity, Impulsivity, and Seductive Behavior.

Procedure

The assessment consists of 20 statements and typically requires 3–5 minutes to complete. Participants rate the extent to which each statement describes their typical behaviors, attitudes, and experiences.

Participation

This assessment is intended for adults and older adolescents interested in understanding personality traits associated with histrionic tendencies. Participation is anonymous and results are provided instantly.

Scoring & Interpretation

The scale contains 20 items rated on a five-point scale. Scores are calculated for five dimensions: Attention-Seeking, Excessive Emotionality, Hypersensitivity, Impulsivity, and Seductive Behavior.

Higher scores indicate stronger expression of the corresponding personality trait.

Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale (DHPS) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale (DHPS), a digitally adapted 20- items self-assessment questionnaire. Please read each statement carefully and select the response that best reflects your usual behavior and experiences.



Sources
Dar, Deen Mohd. Deenz Histrionic Personality Scale: Measuring Subclinical Traits and Identifying Potential for Histrionic Personality Disorder Among College Students. Authorea Preprints (2024).

Version History

2024-01-15|v1.0|Initial release.
2025-03-22|v1.1|Updated interpretation framework.
2026-06-07|v1.2|Integrated into DrDeenz Psychometric Engine.