An Inflated Sense of Self-Importance, an Unreasonable Sense of Entitlement

question 75

Multiple Choice

An inflated sense of self-importance, an unreasonable sense of entitlement, deficient empathy for others, and exploitive tendencies toward others are all characteristics associated with:

• A) narcissism.
• B) depression.
• C) posttraumatic stress disorder.
• D) dependent personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Nominal Fallacy

The misconception that naming something explains it, without understanding the underlying causes or nature of what is being named.

Instinct Theories

Theories that propose individuals are driven to behave in certain ways due to evolutionary programmed instincts.

Labeling

The process of identifying and naming behaviors, conditions, or phenomena, often leading to the categorization or stigmatization of individuals within societal contexts.

William McDougall

A British psychologist and one of the founding figures of social psychology, known for his work on instinct and the social nature of human beings.