Understanding Self-Esteem and Narcissism

Flashcards addressing key concepts related to self-esteem and narcissism from the chapter.

Self-esteem

The confidence and satisfaction in oneself.

Narcissism

An excessive interest in or admiration of oneself.

Grandiosity

An unrealistic sense of superiority.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Impression management

The process of controlling how one is perceived by others.

Self-serving bias

The natural tendency to attribute positive events to oneself and negative events to external factors.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by an extreme preoccupation with oneself and an inability to empathize.

Exaggeration

To make something seem larger, greater, better, or worse than it really is.

Entitlement

The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

Fantasy of unlimited success

The belief that one will eventually achieve extraordinary success, power, or beauty.

Dunning-Kruger effect

A cognitive bias wherein individuals with low ability overestimate their competence.

Social comparison

The process of comparing oneself to others, often leading to feelings of superiority or inferiority.

High self-esteem vs. Narcissism

High self-esteem can exist without feelings of superiority, unlike narcissism, which entails inflated self-importance.

Manipulation

Influencing someone to do something for one’s own advantage.

Resumes

Documents that summarize an individual's work experience, education, and skills.

Vulnerability to exploitation

The increased likelihood of being taken advantage of due to low self-esteem.