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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). By: Rafael Madera Psychology, Period 4 04/17/2012. What does Narcissism mean? o.O. Greek legend of Narcissus Legend says that Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pond. What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?.

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

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  1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) By: Rafael Madera Psychology, Period 4 04/17/2012

  2. What does Narcissism mean? o.O

  3. Greek legend of Narcissus • Legend says that Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pond.

  4. What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

  5. A condition in which people have an inflated sense of self-importance and an extreme preoccupation with themselves.

  6. Associated Features

  7. Many individuals diagnosed with NPD: • React to criticism with anger, shame, or humiliation • Have excessive feelings of self-importance • Exaggerate achievements and talents • In constant need of attention and admiration • Pursue many selfish goals

  8. Etiology • The causes/origin of this disorder are unknown. • May originate due to parenting problems or an extremely sensitive personality.

  9. Prevalence • Less than 1% in the general population • More frequent in males than females. (50% to 75%) • Most common in adolescents

  10. Treatment • There is no specific treatment • Psychotherapy may help the individual

  11. Prognosis • It depends on the severity of the disorder. • Most adolescents grow out of it, others sadly do not :(

  12. Discussion Question :D • What is the importance of operant conditioning in this disorder?

  13. References • Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2005). Abnormal psychology: clinical perspectives on psychological disorders. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. • Internet Mental Health. (2011). Narcissistic personality disorder. Retrieved from http:/mentalhealth.comdis/p20-pe07.html • PubMed Health. (2010). Narcissistic personality disorder. Retrieved from http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001930/

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