Narcissistic personality disorder
Alternative names:
self-centeredness
Symptoms:
- reacts to criticism with feelings or rage, shame or humiliation
- takes advantage of others to achieve own goals
- self-important
- exaggerates achievements and talents
- preoccupation with fantasies of success, power, beauty, intelligence, or ideal love
- unreasonable expectations of favorable treatment
- requires constant attention and admiration
- lacks empathy
Signs and tests:
A psychological evaluation may be performed.
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