A person can display behavior that seeks positive or negative attention. Both children and adults may display attention-seeking behavior. Attention-seeking behavior can appear as acting out, excessive ...

The family is out to dinner and there is an animated discussion going on between fourteen-year-old Sam and his parents. Suddenly, six-year-old Emily crawls under the table and starts banging. Mom and ...

I’m not here to wag my finger and declare that attention-seeking is bad. Let’s be real—every one of us has had moments where we’ve sought the spotlight. I’ve had mine, and honestly, looking back at ...

Although attention-seeking behaviors often stem from internal discomfort and personal insecurities, a 2025 study argues that they can have “ripple effects” on the social dynamics of a group setting, ...

When you imagine an attention seeker, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it your friend who’s always laughing suspiciously loud in crowded bars? Maybe even a parent who exaggerates stories or ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a psychological condition that can cause a person to engage in attention-seeking behavior. People with this condition often feel uncomfortable when they are ...