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Narcissism

Narcissism. Richard Diermissen & Edgardo Chilin. What is Narcissism?. Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. Extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration. History of Narcissism.

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Narcissism

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  1. Narcissism Richard Diermissen & Edgardo Chilin

  2. What is Narcissism? Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. Extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration

  3. History of Narcissism • The word narcissism comes from the greek myth of Narcissus. • Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

  4. Symptoms Of Narcissism • Obsessive self interest • Need of constant attention or praise • Exaggerated talents and achievements • Self centered goals • Strong reaction to criticism • Being preoccupied with fantasies of power, love, and fame • Will take advantage of others to achieve their own goals

  5. Causes of Narcissism • Believed to be part genetic, Possibly a recessive gene • Mainly child abuse and abandonment issues • Parents are usually judgemental, demanding, and perfectionist.

  6. More likely to Develop it • You are more likely to develop the disorder if you've experienced: • Lack of affection and praise in adolescence • Neglect and emotional abuse in childhood • Parents that push their kids hard to succeed

  7. Effects of Narcissism • Dysfunctional relationships • loneliness • Divorce • Temper tantrums • domestic violence • Child Abuse

  8. Quiz • Can a form of narcissism be beneficial? • Would any of you consider yourselves narcissist? • Can anyone name people that they suspect have narcissistic behavior? (movies, shows, non-fictional persons?)

  9. Famous characters with a Narcissistic personality • In the filmIron Man 2,Nick Fury tells Tony Stark he cannot be a part of the Avengers Initiative because of his compulsive self-destructive behaviour and textbook narcissism. Tony agrees, making him a self-aware narcissist.

  10. Other Narcissists Evelyn Harper Dr. House

  11. NonFictional Narcissist • Hitler was one famous narcissist. • A book by Hitler's secretary, Traudl Junge. She worked with Hitler during his last 12 years. The book shows that Hitler was definitely a narcissist.

  12. NonFictional Narcissist Vlad the Impaler is another famous narcissist for he became famous as a tyrant takingsadistic pleasure in torturing and killing. 1499 German woodcut showing Dracule waide dining among the impaled corpses of his victims.

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