What Kind of Narcissist are YOU?

It’s more than likely you know someone who’s obsessed with their own image.

A quick scroll through social media can reveal the narcissists in a constant stream of selfies; you might even be one.

Narcissists think they’re better, smarter, and more important than the people around them – and they want to be treated as such, experts say.

A new TEDEd video breaks down the different types of narcissism, from the obvious to the not-so-obvious, and explains how these traits almost always take a turn for the dark side.

Why Is It Always About... Hotchkiss, Sandy Best Price: $1.24 Buy New $6.50 (as of 04:25 UTC - Details) Psychologists define narcissism as an ‘inflated, grandiose self-image,’ and it has persevered through the centuries as a personality trait and, in extreme cases, a psychological disorder.

Narcissists have a tendency to act selfishly, according to the lesson by W. Keith Campbell, and this can present itself in many different ways.

According to the expert, ‘it’s like a disease where the sufferers feel pretty good, but the people around them suffer.’

Political leaders or people of power may make risky or unethical decisions as a result of narcissism while narcissistic partners could be unfaithful and dishonest.

As a personality trait, narcissism can appear in two forms: grandiose narcissism and vulnerable narcissism.

In both forms, however, ‘the dark side of narcissism’ will ultimately show up over time.

A much more extreme type of narcissism also exists, and it’s classified as a psychological disorder.

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