A seemingly contradictory fact about narcissism is that

A. although these individuals have unrealistically inflated feelings of self-worth, they also show higher rates of anxiety and depression than healthy controls.
B. in addition to the grandiose behaviors, many individuals show a vulnerable, hypersensitive quality, which makes them shy and fragile in the face of criticism.
C. while these individuals display grandiose beliefs of their own worth, they are also quick to blame themselves for failures in personal relationships.
D. many such individuals complain of being bullied, yet routinely engage in bullying themselves.


Answer: B

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