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What was Jae's initial impression on visitors to the office?
What was Jae's initial impression on visitors to the office?
What was Jae's role in the office, according to the text?
What was Jae's role in the office, according to the text?
How did Jae's behavior in the office affect the other staff members?
How did Jae's behavior in the office affect the other staff members?
How did Jae's behavior affect the overall efficiency of the office?
How did Jae's behavior affect the overall efficiency of the office?
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How did Jae respond when confronted with difficulties in his job?
How did Jae respond when confronted with difficulties in his job?
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What was the root cause of the office inefficiencies that Jae's behavior created?
What was the root cause of the office inefficiencies that Jae's behavior created?
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What was Jae's relationship with the other staff members in the office?
What was Jae's relationship with the other staff members in the office?
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What was the overall impact of Jae's behavior on the office environment?
What was the overall impact of Jae's behavior on the office environment?
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Which behavior is Tyesha most likely to display?
Which behavior is Tyesha most likely to display?
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What is a common feature of Tyesha's behavior according to the text?
What is a common feature of Tyesha's behavior according to the text?
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In what aspect does Tyesha demonstrate characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
In what aspect does Tyesha demonstrate characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?
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Which trait is NOT associated with Tyesha based on the text?
Which trait is NOT associated with Tyesha based on the text?
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What behavior of Tyesha suggests a sense of self-importance?
What behavior of Tyesha suggests a sense of self-importance?
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How does Tyesha's behavior align with the concept of being overly dramatic?
How does Tyesha's behavior align with the concept of being overly dramatic?
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What aspect of Tyesha's behavior reflects a need for external validation?
What aspect of Tyesha's behavior reflects a need for external validation?
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Which trait displayed by Tyesha is indicative of a lack of empathy or concern for others?
Which trait displayed by Tyesha is indicative of a lack of empathy or concern for others?
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What is the primary goal of cognitive therapy for individuals with narcissistic personality disorder?
What is the primary goal of cognitive therapy for individuals with narcissistic personality disorder?
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According to the passage, what is one of the coping strategies used in the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder?
According to the passage, what is one of the coping strategies used in the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a goal of treatment for narcissistic personality disorder?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a goal of treatment for narcissistic personality disorder?
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According to the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
According to the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
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Which of the following statements about the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder is TRUE according to the passage?
Which of the following statements about the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder is TRUE according to the passage?
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According to the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
According to the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
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What does the passage suggest about the impact of treatment on the actual narcissistic personality disorder?
What does the passage suggest about the impact of treatment on the actual narcissistic personality disorder?
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According to the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
According to the DSM-5 criteria, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?
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According to the passage, what is the primary consequence of the increasing prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder in Western societies?
According to the passage, what is the primary consequence of the increasing prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder in Western societies?
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What does the passage suggest about the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder?
What does the passage suggest about the treatment of narcissistic personality disorder?
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What does the passage suggest about the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder in Western societies?
What does the passage suggest about the prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder in Western societies?
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According to the passage, what is the "essentially endless and fruitless search" that the child (and later the adult) becomes involved in?
According to the passage, what is the "essentially endless and fruitless search" that the child (and later the adult) becomes involved in?
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Which of the following best describes the key social changes that the passage suggests have contributed to the increasing prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder in Western societies?
Which of the following best describes the key social changes that the passage suggests have contributed to the increasing prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder in Western societies?
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What does the passage suggest about the "me generation" (baby boomers) in relation to narcissistic personality disorder?
What does the passage suggest about the "me generation" (baby boomers) in relation to narcissistic personality disorder?
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What does the passage suggest about the research on treatment options for narcissistic personality disorder?
What does the passage suggest about the research on treatment options for narcissistic personality disorder?
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What was the unusual step that the firm took during the disciplinary meeting with Jae?
What was the unusual step that the firm took during the disciplinary meeting with Jae?
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What did Jae claim about his previous work performance?
What did Jae claim about his previous work performance?
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What mental health issues did Jae reveal after calming down during the disciplinary meeting?
What mental health issues did Jae reveal after calming down during the disciplinary meeting?
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What was the firm's recommendation for Jae after the disciplinary meeting?
What was the firm's recommendation for Jae after the disciplinary meeting?
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What was the outcome of Jae's continued employment after the disciplinary meeting?
What was the outcome of Jae's continued employment after the disciplinary meeting?
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What happened when Jae reapplied for a position at the same firm 2 years later?
What happened when Jae reapplied for a position at the same firm 2 years later?
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What was Jae's attitude towards his ability to be successful at work?
What was Jae's attitude towards his ability to be successful at work?
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What was the main reason for Jae's termination from the firm?
What was the main reason for Jae's termination from the firm?
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Study Notes
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning in early adulthood and present in various contexts.
- Five (or more) of the following criteria must be present:
- Grandiose sense of self-importance
- Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
- Belief that he or she is “special” and unique
- Requests excessive admiration
- Sense of entitlement
- Interpersonally exploitative behavior
- Envy of others or believes others are envious of him or her
- Shows arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes
Symptoms and Behavior
- Individuals with narcissistic personality disorder may exhibit:
- Grandiosity and a sense of self-importance
- Overemphasis on their achievements and talents
- Expectation of automatic compliance with their expectations
- Ingratiating manner, but soon annoying others
- Controlling behavior in their job
- Blaming others for difficulties
- Self-centeredness and lack of empathy
- Dramatic and attention-seeking behavior
Treatment and Prevalence
- Treatment often focuses on grandiosity, hypersensitivity to evaluation, and lack of empathy.
- Research on treatment options is limited in both number of studies and reports of success.
- The apparent rise in prevalence may be due to increased interest and research on the disorder.
- Sociological views suggest that narcissistic personality disorder is increasing in prevalence in Western societies due to large-scale social changes.
Case Studies
- Jae's case study: exhibited grandiosity, self-centeredness, and lack of empathy; had a history of depression, drinking problem, and family problems; was diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
- Tyesha's case study: known for being overly dramatic, self-centered, and interrupting conversations to discuss her personal life.
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