One Reason Why Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder Tend to Become

question 114

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) have faulty serotonin circuits.

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Definitions:

Performance Goals

Objectives aimed at demonstrating competence or achieving specific standards of excellence in tasks.

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, and emotions one exhibits in interpersonal relationships, often developed in early childhood.

Anxious Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by intense worry about being abandoned and a desire to be close to others, often resulting in clingy or dependent behavior.

Romance

A feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love, often involving a romantic relationship between people.