Narcissism versus Humanism

Core post: Cognitive Distortions.

Narcissism versus Humanism

Children are natural narcissists, but most of us outgrow egotism as we mature. Those raised by authoritarian parents appear to be less likely to shed us-versus-them mentality.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder lies at the extreme of a spectrum of attitudes that ranges from a realistic view of self within society to megalomaniacal self-aggrandizement. Those who are high on the self-focus spectrum overvalue their own concerns at the expense of others.

Narcissistic Personality (link)

1. Characteristics
1. Grandiosity, unrealistic self-expectation
2. Preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty
3. Believes that he or she is special, unique and can only be understood by high status people or institutions
4. Sense of entitlement
5. Need constant admiration
6. Impulsive and anxious
7. Takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
8. Doubts own adequacy
9. Arrogant and displays haughty behavior
10. Envious of others
11. Lacks empathy