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Distinguish grandiose from vulnerable narcissism.
On May 01, 2024
Key terms and concepts that may be included in student responses:
▪ The grandiose narcissist copes with difficulties in self-esteem by viewing himself as superior and unique and by engaging in grandiose fantasies.
▪ Grandiose narcissists are arrogant, entitled, manipulative, exploitative, envious, and aggressive, particularly when distressed.They may engage in criminal or violent acts toward others.
▪ A vulnerable narcissist copes with difficulties in self-esteem by engaging in grandiose fantasies to quell intense shame.
▪ Vulnerable narcissists are self-focused, hypersensitive to rejection and criticism, distrustful, and thus avoid others.
▪ What the two subtypes share in common is the personality trait of interpersonal antagonism.