Persons diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder need constant praise because:
A. It helps them cope with their fragile self-esteem
B. They need to have social interaction reinforced or they withdraw
C. Without praise, they lose motivation
D. Praise keeps them from being self-absorbed
Answer: A. It helps them cope with their fragile self-esteem
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