自恋的几种形式
Narcissists think they're better, smarter, and more important than the people around them - and they want to be treated as such, experts say.
有关专家说，自恋者通常认为自己比周围人更聪明、更优秀、更重要——他们也希望别人能这样看待他们。
A new TEDEd video breaks down the different types of narcissism, from the obvious to the not-so obvious, and explains how these traits almost always take a turn for the dark side.
Psychologists define narcissism as an 'inflated, grandiose self-image,' and it has persevered through the centuries as a personality trait and, in extreme cases, a psychological disorder.
Narcissists have a tendency to act selfishly, according to the lesson by W. Keith Campbell, and this can present itself in many different ways.
According to the expert, 'it's like a disease where the sufferers feel pretty good, but the people around them suffer.'
Political leaders or people of power may make risky or unethical decisions as a result of narcissism, while narcissistic partners could be unfaithful and dishonest.
As a personality trait, narcissism can appear in two forms: grandiose narcissism and vulnerable narcissism.
In both forms, however, 'the dark side of narcissism' will ultimately show up over time.
A much more extreme type of narcissism also exists, and it's classified as a psychological disorder.
This is known as narcissistic personality disorder.
Research has linked narcissism to genetics, but it's still unknown which genes actually contribute to this.
Genes, environment, and cultural setting can all have a hand in fostering narcissism.