Describe narcissism, the origin of the word, and its effects on aggression

What will be an ideal response?


Narcissism is a condition in which one holds extremely positive, and often unjustified, views of himself or herself. The word itself comes from the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus, a handsome man who was literally in love with himself and, upon seeing his own reflection in a pool, tried to embrace it and drowned. Narcissism often leads people to be aggressive when others dare to question their overblown views of themselves. In fact, people with narcissism can experience narcissistic rage, in which they seek revenge against these doubters while simultaneously feeling threatened.

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a) brain, spinal cord, and interneurons. b) sensory, interneurons, and motor neurons. c) somatic, autonomic, and parasympathetic neurons. d) automatic, reflexive, and sympathetic neurons.

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A) it reduces the self-esteem of the suspects. B) it makes suspects mention details that are later used against them. C) it creates a cognitively ready idea about committing the crime. D) the story can be recorded and presented as an eyewitness testimony.

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One subtype of anorexia nervosa is the ______ type.

a. restricting b. reactive c. ruminative d. avoidant

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Discuss the reciprocity between grandparents and grandchildren. How do grandchildren contribute to psychosocialwell-being for grandparents? How do grandparents contribute to psychosocial well-being for grandchildren?

What will be an ideal response?

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