Lecture Narcissism

Question 1

narcissistic leader (strengths/weaknesses)

Answer 1

• strength: vision, charismatic/attractive (followers), competitive
• weaknesses: sensitive to criticism, poor listeners (feel attacked/threatened), lack empathy, disinterested in mentoring

Question 2

Narcissistic management strategies

Answer 2

• masterful impression managers
• manipulate credit and blame in their favor
• fit conventional stereotypes of leadership

Question 3

Prevalence NPD

Answer 3

• about 1p in general population
• 2p in clinical settings
• if trait narcissism is increasing (maybe due to social media etc) , NPD may also increase
• are distressed, lonely, and have poor social functioning
• more likely divorced, unemployed and depressed
• > but of course only people with problems come to treatment

-about 40p of variance in narcissistic trait is inherited

Question 4

NPD vs trait narcissism

Answer 4

• disorder has to impair functioning

- high levels of trait narcissism does not mean having NPD

Question 5

structure of narcissistic personality trait - 2 factors

Answer 5

1) grandiosity-exhibitionism

2) vulnerability-sensitivity-depletion

Question 6

View of self

Answer 6

• unique, more attractive
• less empathy ( so they are aware)
• less concerned about relational intimacy
• rate themselves better than others on agentic traits (achievement, competiveness)
• > say better than most
• communal traits -> oke

Question 7

Theory: Narcissism as a self-regulation strategy

Answer 7

• are interested in enhancing or maintaining self-esteem
• accomplish this by seeking superiority to or dominance over other people
• > draw attention to themselves and perform exhibitionistic acts
• like to be around successful/popular people
• seek high status romantic partners

Question 8

what do narcissists want in romantic relationship?

Answer 8

• self-esteem
• status/power
• sex
• NO intimacy