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Question 23 (6 points) What is narcissism? what we know and believe about ourselves an inflated sense of self images of what we dream of becoming in the future O never-fail personality

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23. an inflated sense of self.

When narcissism exceeds to a pathological level, it is termed narcissistic personality disorder. It happens when their inflated self concept causes disruptions in their social, personal and occupational spheres of life. Narcissistic traits lead a person to take others for granted or exploit their weaknesses. The name comes from the mythological character, Narcissus who loved his own reflection. Sigmund Freud states that it is a normal trait during childhood but has to be considered pathological if it occurs after puberty.