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·March 25, 2021·3 min read

Narcissism Driven by Insecurity, Not Grandiose Sense of Self

Contrary 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

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·March 15, 2021·4 min read

Bullies, Thieves and Chiefs: The Hidden Cost of Psychopaths at Work

It is estimated that 1% of the general population has psychopathic traits. Among the upper echelons of corporations, up to 3.5% of employees are psychopathic, with the percentage rising for those who are chief executives. Researchers investigate how those with psychopathic traits impact the workplace for other employees, and how corporate psychopaths end up costing the economy billions of dollars due to their unethical behaviors. Read More

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·February 6, 2021·3 min read

Narcissistic Leaders: Even Children Fall for Their Superficial Charms

Young 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

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·November 15, 2020·5 min read

Why 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

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·July 26, 2020·5 min read

Narcissists Don’t Learn From Their Mistakes Because They Don’t Think They Make Any

When most people make errors, they are willing to learn from their mistakes. Those with narcissistic personality traits fail to acknowledge when they make mistakes and are thus unable to learn from errors they have made. Read More

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·December 10, 2019·3 min read

Me, me, me! How narcissism changes throughout life

Longitudinal study reveals for most people narcissistic traits such as sensitivity to criticism and imposing your opinion onto others, decreases as we age. However, having high aspirations for yourself increases over time. Read More

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·November 10, 2019·3 min read

What is a psychopath?

The media often talks about psychopathic people. But what exactly is a psychopath, and how does psychopathy manifest? A new study explores psychopathy and sheds light on how the condition may develop. Read More

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·October 5, 2019·5 min read

What are personality disorders and how are they treated?

With at least 6% of the general population and up to 60% of psychiatric patients having a personality disorder, a new report looks at the biological causes and treatment options for personality disorders. Read More

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·September 21, 2019·5 min read

Do narcissistic traits wane as people age?

For most people, narcissism wanes as they age. A new study reports the magnitude of the decline of narcissistic traits is tied to specific career and personal relationship choices. However, this is not true for everyone. Some people remained just as narcissistic at the age of 41 as they were during their late teens. 3% of subjects showed increased narcissistic traits between the ages of 18 and 41. Read More

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·September 4, 2019·3 min read

Narcissists: Think you’re strong critical thinkers? Think again

Grandiose 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

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·December 2, 2018·5 min read

The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath

Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath. Read More

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·January 26, 2018·4 min read

Do Western Societies Promote Narcissism?

A new study in Charité reveals those who grew up in the former Western states of Germany between 1949 and 1990, tend to be more narcissistic than those who were raised in the East. The study raises the question of whether narcissism is associated with Western culture. Read More