Personality Test Narcissistic Personality 2

Question 1

According to research, how does narcissism typically trend across the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

It decreases with age on average

Answer

Large-scale longitudinal studies show narcissism tends to decline as people age and develop greater perspective.

Question 2

The 'narcissistic injury' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A slight, criticism, or failure that triggers intense shame or rage in a narcissist

Answer

A narcissistic injury is any perceived criticism or threat to the narcissist's self-image that triggers defensive rage or shame.

Question 3

Which parenting style is most associated with the development of narcissistic traits in research?

Accepted Answer

Overvaluation combined with permissiveness

Answer

Research links parental overvaluation — telling children they are special and superior — with elevated narcissistic traits.

Question 4

Narcissistic rage is typically triggered by:

Accepted Answer

Perceived threats to self-esteem or loss of control

Answer

Narcissistic rage is a reaction to perceived humiliation, criticism, or any threat to the narcissist's grandiose self-image.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the relationship between narcissism and self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Narcissistic self-esteem is fragile, defensive, and contingent on external validation

Answer

Despite outward grandiosity, narcissistic self-esteem is fragile and depends heavily on admiration and external feedback.

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