Narcissistic Personality Disorder I

What is a characteristic of people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder regarding self-presentation?

They constantly present themselves as superior.

How do people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often display their arrogance?

They often exhibit an inviolable arrogance.

In what manner do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder reflect on themselves?

They reflect on themselves in an exaggerated manner.

What type of fantasies do people with Narcissistic Personality Disorder often get lost in?

They often get lost in self-generated fantasies of godlike power, infinite riches, mastermind intelligence, or unparalleled celebrity.

How might someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder affect your feelings in their presence?

They may make you feel put down.

How do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder perceive themselves?

They perceive themselves as better than others.

How do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder view others?

They hold others in contempt for being inferior or average.

What term do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder use to refer to others?

They perceive the rest of us as 'worker bees.'
• Worthy only of taking and carrying out directions, but not ever having an original thought

Need for honor and glory in Narcissistic Personality Disorder

- We are indebted to them for the honor of their association
• To balance this debt, we must work toward the realization of their glory
• Kanye: "You should be honored by my lateness. That I would even show up for this fake shit."

How do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder justify their actions?

They rationalize ad nauseam.

What type of reasons do those with Narcissistic Personality Disorder present to excuse their behavior?

Convenient reasons that excuse their inconsiderateness and superior attitude.

What effect does rationalizing have on individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

It places them in the best possible light.

How do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder typically react when confronted?

They become even more haughty, dismissive, and, in some instances, enraged.

How do individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder view other people in their lives?

They feel as though others are possessions to be used and exploited without shame.

What is a key characteristic of egocentricity in Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

It makes individuals indifferent to the rights and welfare of others.

Too little self-regard can be just as pathological as

too much

Normality in terms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

normal self-confidence

Abnormality in terms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

inflated self-worth

Deficient self-regard typically implies feelings of

- Incompetence
- Ineffectiveness
- Unworthiness
- Inferiority

Excessive self-regard implies feelings of

- Superiority
- Arrogance
- Grandiosity
- Lack of empathy for others

What can low self-regard lead to?

It can be paralyzing.

Why do individuals with low self-regard hesitate to take risks?

They fear losing what little self-regard remains.

How do individuals with low self-regard interpret the possibility of failure?

As another chance to lose self-regard.

What do individuals with inflated self-regard falsely believe?

They can accomplish anything.

How do individuals with inflated self-regard view their accomplishments?

They believe their contributions far exceed their true worth.

What effect does overconfidence have on individuals with inflated self-regard?

It causes them to dismiss realistic risks as inapplicable to them.

What shape does the relationship between self-regard and pathology resemble?

The letter U

How does being somewhat self-confident affect social perception?

It helps make you seem sociable and confident.

What effect does being too self-confident have on perception?

It makes you seem arrogant and exploiting.

What characteristics do 'healthy narcissists' demonstrate?

Social concern and interpersonal empathy.

What genuine interest do 'healthy narcissists' have?

A genuine interest in the ideas and feelings of others.

What willingness do 'healthy narcissists' show when problems occur?

A willingness to acknowledge their personal role.

Normal Range Variants of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Self-confident style, the Asserting Style

What is a key characteristic of individuals with the Self-confident style?

They have a strong faith in themselves.

How do individuals with the Self-confident style view themselves?

They believe they are special, exceptional, or destined to do great things.

What kind of visions do many with the Self-confident style have?

They often have powerful visions of themselves as a hero, conqueror, or expert.

How do individuals with the Self-confident style express their ambitions?

They are often frank about their ambition to realize their goals.

What is a common trait of individuals with the Self-confident style in terms of leadership?

They have enthusiasm and natural leadership that creates an aura to recruit others to their purpose.

What do most individuals with the Self-confident style aim for?

They aim high and enjoy the battle to succeed.

What vision do individuals with the Self-confident style enjoy?

They enjoy the vision of being on top of their game, field, or profession.

Do individuals with the Self-confident style experience envy?

Yes, they are not above envying others who may be more accomplished.

What is a characteristic of individuals with the Asserting Style?

They exhibit a sense of boldness.

What belief drives those with the Asserting Style?

An unwavering belief in their own talent or intelligence.

How do individuals with the Asserting Style approach ambition?

They are ever ambitious.

What role do those with the Asserting Style naturally assume?

They naturally assume the role of leader.

How do individuals with the Asserting Style act in decision-making?

They act decisively.

What do those with the Asserting Style expect from others?

They expect others to recognize and defer to their superior abilities.

What characterizes individuals with the Asserting Style?

They are audacious and clever, often persuasive in charming others to their cause.

What is a potential downside of the self-regard seen in those with the Asserting Style?

It may create a sense of entitlement.

What does the sense of entitlement in individuals with the Asserting Style imply?

They feel special and entitled to special treatment beyond what is merited by conventional social mores.