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histrionic personality disorder
his·tri·on·ic per·son·al·i·ty dis·or·der


noun 
Definition:
 
extreme attention-seeking behavior: a behavioral disorder characterized by an exaggerated or shocking way of speaking, acting, and dressing as a means of getting attention
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