FeaturedPsychology·August 6, 2021·5 min readDesire for Social Status Is a Driver of NarcissismBoth grandiose and vulnerable narcissists crave high social status and recognition. Grandiose narcissists consider themselves more successful at being able to obtain high social status, while vulnerable narcissists do not believe they get the social recognition they deserve.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 4, 2019·3 min readNarcissists: Think you’re strong critical thinkers? Think againGrandiose narcissists are significantly less likely to use critical thinking when it comes to important problem solving or decision making. While narcissists perceive themselves to be above average intelligence and strong critical thinkers, they are unable to use reflective thinking skills effectively. The high levels of confidence they have in their intellectual abilities are often misplaced.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 15, 2020·5 min readWhy Can’t Some People Admit Defeat When They Lose?Negative personality traits and cognitive dissonance explain why some people are such sore losers that they can not concede a defeat.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 6, 2021·3 min readNarcissistic Leaders: Even Children Fall for Their Superficial CharmsYoung children considered to demonstrate more narcissistic traits are viewed by their peers as "true leaders", even when their actual performance was average. Researchers investigate whether narcissistic leadership could develop during childhood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·March 16, 2022·6 min read‘Dark Empaths’: How Dangerous Are Psychopaths and Narcissists With Empathy?Despite common thought, not all people with dark triad disorders are void of empathy. Some people with dark triad disorders experience above-average empathetic capabilities. Researchers shed light on "dark empaths" and empathy deficits in those with dark triad disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 25, 2021·3 min readNarcissism Driven by Insecurity, Not Grandiose Sense of SelfContrary to popular belief, vulnerable narcissism is driven by personal insecurity and not an over-inflated sense of self. Researchers also found grandiose, or malignant, narcissism may be better understood as a manifestation of psychopathy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 18, 2023·6 min readPeople With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology StudiesResearchers found people with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and those with depression and anxiety are more likely to participate in psychological research studies. Due to this, the findings of studies may be unduly influenced and may be difficult to be replicated.Read More
