Narcissism Richard Diermissen Edgardo Chilin What is Narcissism

What is Narcissism? Excessive or erotic interest in oneself and one's physical appearance. Extreme

History of Narcissism • • The word narcissism comes from the greek myth of

Symptoms Of Narcissism • • Obsessive self interest Need of constant attention or praise

Causes of Narcissism • • • Believed to be part genetic, Possibly a recessive

More likely to Develop it • • You are more likely to develop the

Effects of Narcissism • • • Dysfunctional relationships loneliness Divorce Temper tantrums domestic violence

Quiz • • • Can a form of narcissism be beneficial? Would any of

Famous characters with a Narcissistic personality • In the film Iron Man 2, Nick

Other Narcissists Evelyn Harper Dr. House

Non. Fictional Narcissist • • Hitler was one famous narcissist. A book by Hitler's

Non. Fictional Narcissist Vlad the Impaler is another famous narcissist for he became famous

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

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

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.

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

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

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? )

Famous characters with a Narcissistic personality • In the film Iron 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.

Other Narcissists Evelyn Harper Dr. House

Non. Fictional 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.

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