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:

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings present in the walls of blood vessels and the heart that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate it.

ADH Secretion

The release of Antidiuretic Hormone, which helps regulate water balance in the body by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

Elevated Blood Pressure

A condition characterized by higher than normal pressure exerted by circulating blood against the walls of the arteries, also known as hypertension.

Blood Osmolality

A measure of the concentration of solutes in the blood, influencing the movement of water between body compartments.