Exhibitionism

Not to be confused with Exhibition.

Exhibitionism is a behavior done to attract attention.[1] In everyday life, extroverts may be exhibitionists.

As a symptom of histrionic personality disorder,[2] exhibitionism is the pleasure a person feels by showing their breasts, genitals or buttocks to strangers to shock or frighten them. Less severe forms of exhibitionism are mooning, streaking and flashing.

References

  1. ↑ "Exhibitionism". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Exhibitionism". Psychology Today. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
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