Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Aaron's Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Furthermore, The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders characterizes narcissism as a personality disorder under Cluster B of Personality Disorders. There are nine criteria characterizing narcissism, but in order to have a diagnosis of narcissism one must meet five of the nine criteria. The essential factor of a narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern of “grandiosity” (DSM-670), which means that the individual amplifies their achievements (DSM-669). According to the manual, narcissists also “overestimate their abilities and inflate their accomplishments and often appear boastful and pretentious” (DSM-670). In addition,

This paper will aim to define narcissistic personality disorder as a whole. The document will cover the topics of symptoms, prevalence, and contributing factor. In addition to covering the general description of the disorder the paper will present a case study to provide a clearer image of the parameters of NPD. 2 scientific studies will be presented in order to offer empirical data regarding NPD and to add knowledge recently acquired through experimentation.

Narcissism personality disorder according to DSM-V is (and now also in Section II of DSM-5) describe “a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy . . .,” indicated by five or more of the following: (a) a grandiose sense of self-importance; (b) preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love; (c) beliefs of being special and unique; (d) requirements of excessive admiration; (e) a sense of entitlement; (f) interpersonal exploitativeness; (g) lack of empathy; (h) envy of others; and (i) arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. Narcissism has been around or studied for thirty years. Rosenfeld thought that that his client had invented an alter ego at first. In the article what part do narcissism play in the narcissistic disorder? It talk about narcissistic disorder arise when an ego-destructive super ego has arisen in the course of development. The article talks about that trauma as a child or infant may also play a big part of narcissism. A large part of narcissistic disorder comes from a wide range of symptoms like self-enhancing and self-serving incentives. (Elsa Ronningstam) described a 21 none year old client that she treated, his parents brought him in to see her and they described him as selfish, inconsiderate, demanding, and demeaning, with threatening and verbally aggressive behavior, and involved in poly substance abuse (pp 434-438). Bob his self-admitted that some

The obsession of interacting with higher authority figures displays a complete disregard for fellow coworkers, as though they do not deserve his attention. These illusions are a part of a narcissistic personality disorder. Luis (n.d.) displays many symptoms but a clinician may require an evaluation that seeks five symptoms or more before diagnosing Luis with narcissistic personality disorder (APA, 1994). The lack of patience for others (n.d.) is a sign of a lack of empathy, another indicator of the disorder (para. 5). Coworkers describe Luis as taking advantage of others for his own success. All of these descriptions are clear indicators that Luis suffers from a narcissistic personality disorder; he does not have a compassionate nature, he profiles himself as upper management, he associates with others only to benefit himself, he displays an arrogant attitude by boasting achievements and the purchase of material items, and he expects everyone to treat him as though he is a part of upper management.

Side note: On https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality_disorder_not_otherwise_specified the author of this paper altered this webpage to reflect the current DSM-5.

This paper will discuss the Cluster B personality disorder known as antisocial personality disorder. More specifically, it will attempt to explain various theories formulated about the difference in prevalence in male and female populations and why men are so much more likely to receive a diagnosis.

Kinicki and Fugate (2016) state that narcissism is a negative trait of inflated views of themselves, fantasize about being in control of everything, and like to attract the admiration of others (p. 509). The Air Force has provided

Narcissistic personality disorder... is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

“Narcissism falls along the axis of what psychologists call personality disorders, one group that includes antisocial, dependent, histrionic, avoidant and borderline personalities. But by most measures, narcissism is one of the worst, if only because the narcissists themselves are so clueless” (Jeffery Kluger). Narcissists have high self-esteem both on the inside and the outside. They are more in love with themselves than anything else. Many people are so sure that they are narcissistic, but narcissism is more than high self-esteem and loving oneself more than anything; many people also fear having a personality disorder because of how mentally ill people were treated in the 1800s.

Narcissism: is a term that originated with Narcissus in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own image reflected in a pool of water. Currently it is used to describe the pursuit of gratification from vanity, or egotistic admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, that derive from arrogant pride.

Narcissism is an extreme interest in oneself with an extreme craving for admiration and a grandiose view of one’s own talents. Pride and lack of empathy are high as well. Some aspects that go along

Psychologically, it is defined as extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for all or any type of admiration, as characterising a personality type.

Do narcissists exist? Does anyone have these kinds of thoughts that are highly willing to accept praises or be satisfied by other’s attention? If the answer is yes, someone probably has narcissistic personalities. A narcissistic person, who admires himself or herself too much, will easily encounter failure. Unrealistic thinking, fear of failure and excessive self-love are three qualities inhabiting a narcissistic person from being successful.

Narcissistic behavior has the following characteristics: having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it; exaggerating your achievements and talents; and being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, and brilliance. This makes these people highly reactive to criticism which they interpret as negative. They take advantage of others to get what they want. They also have the inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others.

The word “narcissism” has always caught my attention whenever I read something. Ever since my early teens, I’ve labeled myself as a narcissist because of the way I behave and think. I’ve never been to a professional who could diagnose me as such, but nonetheless I believe that I am one. Therefore, when I was presented the opportunity to write a paper about an article over any disorder in DSM-V, narcissism was my first choice. I’ve always been fascinated about studies done over narcissism, presumably because it relates to myself and I’m always looking for ways to better understand myself.