One Reason Why Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder Tend to Become

question 71

Multiple Choice

One reason why individuals with narcissistic personality disorder tend to become depressed at times is that they

• A) become upset when their intimate relationships fail.
• B) seldom live up to their unrealistic expectations of themselves.
• C) are overly sensitive to the pain of others.
• D) don't think they will achieve success in life.

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Definitions:

Phallic Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring between approximately ages 3 and 6, where the libido (sexual energy) is concentrated in the genital area.

Oral Stage

A developmental phase in psychoanalytic theory during which an infant's pleasure is focused on oral activities such as sucking and biting.

Latency Stage

A stage in psychosexual development proposed by Freud, occurring between ages 5 and puberty, where sexual feelings are dormant.

Anal Stage

The second stage in Freud's psychosexual development theory, focusing on toilet training and control over bodily wastes.