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#1
12-20-2013, 05:18 AM
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Narcissism
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, and an over inflated sense of self-importance which is in the same category as antisocial and borderline personality disorders.
Symptoms of this disorder, as defined by the DSM-IV-TR include: Expects to be recognized as superior and special, without superior accomplishments Expects constant attention, admiration and positive reinforcement from others Envies others and believes others envy him/her Is preoccupied with thoughts and fantasies of great success, enormous attractiveness, power, intelligence Lacks the ability to empathize with the feelings or desires of others Is arrogant in attitudes and behavior Has expectations of special treatment that are unrealistic Other symptoms include: Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends, has trouble keeping healthy relationships with others, easily hurt or rejected, appears unemotional, and exaggerating special achievements and talents, setting unrealistic goals for himself/herself. | ||
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#2
12-20-2013, 05:21 AM
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Sociopath (Psychopathy)
concepts of psychopathy - three observable characteristics to varying degrees: Boldness. Low fear including stress-tolerance, toleration of unfamiliarity and danger, and high self-confidence and social assertiveness. Similar to PPI Fearless dominance. Disinhibition. Poor impulse control including problems with planning and foresight, lacking affect and urge control, demand for immediate gratification, and poor behavioral restraints. Meanness. Lacking empathy and close attachments with others, disdain of close attachments, use of cruelty to gain empowerment, exploitative tendencies, defiance of authority, and destructive excitement seeking. | ||
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#3
12-20-2013, 05:23 AM
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Psychopathy Checklist-Revised:
Factors, Facets Facet 1: Interpersonal Glibness/superficial charm Grandiose sense of self-worth Pathological lying Conning/manipulative Facet 2: Affective Lack of remorse or guilt Emotionally shallow Callous/lack of empathy Failure to accept responsibility for own actions Facet 3: Lifestyle Need for stimulation/proneness to boredom Parasitic lifestyle Lack of realistic, long-term goals Impulsivity Irresponsibility Facet 4: Antisocial Poor behavioral controls Early behavioral problems Juvenile delinquency Revocation of conditional release Criminal versatility Many short-term marital relationships Promiscuous sexual behavior | ||
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#4
12-20-2013, 05:24 AM
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So are ya'll narcissists or sociopaths? LOL
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#5
12-20-2013, 05:41 AM
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I think im more the latter.
Conning/manipulative Failure to accept responsibility for own actions Need for stimulation/proneness to boredom Parasitic lifestyle Lack of realistic, long-term goals Impulsivity Irresponsibility Promiscuous sexual behavior | ||
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#6
12-20-2013, 05:42 AM
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Meanness. Lacking empathy and close attachments with others, disdain of close attachments, use of cruelty to gain empowerment, exploitative tendencies, defiance of authority, and destructive excitement seeking.
that fits too! | ||
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#7
12-20-2013, 05:11 PM
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lol just wanted to see who'd post... the first point should have been my narcissism showing through with 5 posts in a row... but instead you point out that, yes, indeed, sociopaths and narcissists are often in power and do lead.
hi recks | ||
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#8
12-20-2013, 05:11 PM
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i think you have value i just think its funny the rest of us are too .... something... to care about the crazy people in charge... we must benefit... hmm.
indeed. thanks TMO | ||
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#9
12-20-2013, 05:13 PM
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trickle down economics is directly tied to these sociopaths ... we can't break from the overflowing teat of ruthless dishonesty with full loot bags
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#10
12-20-2013, 05:14 PM
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we can ban them, but we can't ban ourselves... food for thought.
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