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dramatization

dramatization In this packet, dramatization refers to presenting oneself or one’s emotions in an exaggerated, theatrical way.

In this packet, dramatization refers to presenting oneself or one’s emotions in an exaggerated, theatrical way. It appears here as a behavior associated with attention seeking and overly intense but shallow emotional expression.

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