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7 Things You Need to Know About Narcissists, From A Psychologist’s Perspective
Narcissists are everywhere, and they can be incredibly draining and challenging to deal with. Here are 7 things you need to know about narcissists, written from my perspective as a social psychologist and also inspired by my personal experiences with narcissists in my daily life.
1. A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE US POPULATION ARE NARCISSISTS
An estimated 6.2% of the US population suffers from narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), meaning they meet five or more of the following criteria according to the DSM-V: (as you read these, think about people you may know who might fit with the diagnosis)
-Has a grandiose sense of self-importance, exaggerating their abilities and achievements
-Has persistent fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
-Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and should only associate with people of the same status
-Has a constant need for attention, affirmation and praise
-Has a strong sense of entitlement and an expectation of special treatment
-Is exploitative of others, taking advantage of them for personal gain
-Lacks empathy for others
-Is often envious of others or believes others are envious of them
-Regularly shows arrogant or haughty behaviors and attitudes
Many more people do not meet all of the criteria for NPD, but may still exhibit narcissistic personality traits from time to time. For this reason it is difficult to know for sure how many narcissists might be out there!
2. PSYCHOLOGISTS ARE UNSURE ABOUT THE CAUSES OF NARCISSISM
Is narcissism an inherited genetic trait? Or is it something conditioned by parents and teachers during childhood? Is it associated with other mental illnesses? While the causes of narcissism are unknown, psychologists tend to favor a biopsychosocial model of causation that integrates biology and genetics with social environment and psychological adjustment. In other words, environment and society does play an important role in the development of narcissistic personality traits.
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2014/09/7-things-you-need-to-know-about-narcissists-from-a-psychologists-perspective/
You musta seriously been looking in the mirror along time,
“favor a biopsychosocial model “…bio …yeah…blame parents….extort money
So narc seems to be or a Hero or… a kain a rapist(dont get it from Birth on then take it later unasked unwanted and become rapist criminal münchhausenparent or mafialeader)… a lonely base rejected Child … a münchhausen psychopath dillusional Child or Person
When looking at the symptoms politicians presidents media police officers vaccinmafia schoolsystems economics politics mayors globalwarming scientists stockbrokers elitejews judges procecutors tycoons bankers nobils come to Mind immediately…..?