Which of the Following Is NOT a Currently Discussed Explanation

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a currently discussed explanation for narcissistic behavior?

• A) Narcissists are struggling to maintain an unrealistic self-concept.
• B) Narcissists have trouble controlling impulses.
• C) Narcissists are motivated by power and prestige and use certain strategies to attain these goals.
• D) Narcissists are actually shy and timid but believe that these traits reflect personal weaknesses.

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Definitions:

Motivated Behavior

Actions that are driven by internal or external forces aiming to satisfy specific needs or achieve particular goals.

Sexual Arousal

A physiological and psychological state of excitedness and readiness for sexual activity, often accompanied by physical changes.

Biological Influences

Factors at the biological level that affect behavior, cognition, emotions, and health.

Primary Drives

Basic, innate urges such as hunger, thirst, and the desire for warmth, crucial for survival.