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W8: Narcissism

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In Freud's conceptualization of narcissism, which of the following statements is correct?

Primary narcissism is a healthy developmental phase, and secondary narcissism is pathological (correct)

All forms of narcissism are considered healthy

Narcissism has no developmental phases

Freud did not discuss narcissism in his theories

What are some wellbeing benefits that narcissists experience? (Select all that apply)

Greater self-esteem (correct)

Greater life satisfaction (correct)

Increased empathy

Enhanced social skills

What test is used to assess sub-clinical narcissism?

Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) (correct)

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI)

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

What traits do narcissists typically tend to believe they are superior at?

Intelligence, strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between narcissism and provoked aggression?

Vulnerable narcissism linked with greater provoked aggression Signup and view all the answers

According to Christopher Lasch (1978), why is narcissism become more pervasive?

Permissive parenting Signup and view all the answers

In Twenge's study of university students between 1979 and 2006, what was the trend of narcissism?

30% increase Signup and view all the answers

What did Wetzel (2017) find about narcissism trends from the 1990s to the 2010s?

Decrease in narcissism Signup and view all the answers

What did Foster, Campbell, and Twenge's study on narcissism around the world find?

Higher individualism associated with higher narcissism Signup and view all the answers

In China, who is more likely to experience narcissism?

Younger individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder?

0-6.2% Signup and view all the answers

Why is narcissism so variable in prevalence?

Narcissism has high heterogeneity in functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and violence?

NPD is associated with more severe violence Signup and view all the answers

What is used to assess pathological narcissism?

Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI) Signup and view all the answers

How does non-pathological differ from pathological narcissism?

Higher self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge when treating Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?

NPD individuals are sensitive and reactive, which can lead to self-harm Signup and view all the answers

What are the best forms of treatment for NPD?

Mentalisation-based Signup and view all the answers

What is not commonly co-occurring with NPD?

Obsessive-Compulsive PD Signup and view all the answers