In DSM-5, NPD is defined as comprising a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by the presence of at least five of the following nine criteria over a significant time period:
A grandiose sense of self-importance (eg, the individual exaggerates achievements and talents and expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
A preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
A belief that he or she is special and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people or institutions
A need for excessive admiration
A sense of entitlement (ie, unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations)
Interpersonally exploitive behavior (ie, the individual takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends)
A lack of empathy (unwillingness to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others)
Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of him or her
A demonstration of arrogant and haughty behaviors or attitudes
For more on the background of NPD, read here.
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Cite this: Stephen Soreff. Psychiatry Fast Five Quiz: What Do You Know About Narcissistic Personality Disorder? - Medscape - Oct 19, 2016.
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