Hysteria and hysterical personality: How come one without the other?

Renato D. Alarcon

doi:10.1007/BF01562231

Hysteria and hysterical personality: How come one without the other?

Renato D. Alarcon

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Hospital

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A review of the recent literature on hysteria and hysterical personality reveals a persistent relationship between the two concepts beyond their common semantics. A 7-trait profile of the hysterical personality emerges, and a critique of the studies concludes that hysteria does not necessarily present itself in a hysterical personality. Although larger studies are needed, it may be safe to assume that all patients with hysteria have some of the features of the hysterical personality, whereas not all hysterical personalities will present typical symptoms of hysteria.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	258-275
Number of pages	18
Journal	Psychiatric Quarterly
Volume	47
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01562231
State	Published - Jun 1973
Externally published	Yes

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