Narcissism

To say a person is naturally good or evil from birth is a misnomer. Good and evil are traits that exist within every individual in equal measure. Every person without fail is a combination of various positive and negative aspects. People that behave in a cruel manner that can be construed as evil could be rehabilitated and eventually display good qualities such as empathy and kindness or vice versa. Being good is in my own opinion is the combination of abilities to empathise with others, and…

Narcissistic Personality Disorder is a disorder with a major sense of self-importance, a deep need for approval and a lack of understanding for others. But behind this self-importance is an easily broken self-esteem that is defenseless to the slightest disapproval. Narcissistic is defined as having an extreme interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial affairs.…

People think that their children naturally accumulate knowledge when they have access to high quality education. Actually, the higher education gives a possibility for them to grow and to develop themselves, when they know what needs to be improved. However, the education does not guarantee their growth and development when they do not acknowledge their weaknesses. Knowing one’s weakness is indispensable for developing or overcoming it. In the novel of Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray,…

In 1920, Sigmund Freud published his first paper detailing the inner workings of the human mind. This essay was his first outlining of the id, the primal urges we feel for aggression and violence; the superego, our desire to respect society 's rules and appear “good” and moral; and the ego, our sense of consciousness that tries to balance them out. In The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tom Buchanan exemplifies the fight between his morals and his urges very well. Tom Buchanan is torn…

Think about the stereotypical raider or pirate. This image presumably portrays a tough, unkempt, and harsh man. This man probably doesn’t really care about others and will do anything to get what he wants, or his treasure, he even steals and lies. Now think about how others view that man and what they think of him. Most would say that he is eerie and intimidating looking, while others may admire him for his bravery and strength. Chaucer would tend to fall in the median of the two views. In the…

Corey Madison is a 36 year old married man. Until recently, Corey was a lawyer, but he was recently fired and is currently unemployed. When Corey was seven years old, his parents divorced and Corey grew up living with his mother and two younger brothers. Corey has been married for two years, but his wife recently discovered his involvement in several extramarital relationships and he is now in therapy at the behest of his wife. Corey suffers from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (“NPD”).…

The old man sits on the porch. Maryland summers are classified somewhere under humid subtropical and humid continental but all the man feels is the accumulation of perspiration around his temples. The man in the neighboring balcony smokes. He had moved in a few weeks ago, and that’s all anyone seems to know about him. On some days, he is a rather cynical character of piercing stares, loud sneers, and cigarette smoke sputtering out of his mouth when he scoffs. On others, he’s the elegant,…

I think narcissistic behavior is on the rise because as Americans we are always competing with one another, whether we are doing it intentionally or not. We are always trying to be better than someone else or have better things. Everyone is always so concerned with what’s best for him or her and not what’s best for everyone. In our generation narcissistic behavior is worse than older generations in my opinion. My generation expects things to be handed to them without having to work for it. I…

losing their friends who follow them. Studied show in the article Social Media Is a Narcissism Enabler by Jean Twenge. Provided two experiments, where one used Facebook. Possessing a higher self-esteem, where on the other half, it had Myspacers with no Facebook. Which caused higher narcissism on that behalf of the experiment. These are many negative aspects on the use of social media that conduct high levels of narcissism. Worrying…

Narcissistic Personality Disorder The American Psychiatric Association (2013) defines Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) as, “A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts” (p. 669). The APA (2013) goes on to state that an individual who meets the criteria for NPD shall meet at least five of the following criteria: 1) absurd/exaggerated self-importance, 2) imagined…