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'''Narcissistic personality disorder''' (NPD) | '''Narcissistic personality disorder''' (NPD) is identified as a [[Personality disorder|personality disorder]] characterized by an extreme focus on oneself. It is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may influence significant interpersonal distress, as well as social impairment . The term was first used by [[Heinz Kohut]] <ref name=kohut1>Kohut, H. (1971). ''The Analysis of the Self''</ref> and is a core [[Psychopathology|psychopathology]] acknowledged in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders]]. <ref name=dsmivtr>American Psychiatric Association. (2000). ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders''. American Psychiatric Press: Washington DC</ref> | ||
NPD falls within the B cluster of [[Personality disorder|personality disorders]], along with [[Borderline personality disorder]] , [[Histrionic personality disorder]] and [[Antisocial personality disorder]]. | NPD falls within the [[Personality disorder#Cluster Descriptions|B cluster]] of [[Personality disorder|personality disorders]], along with [[Borderline personality disorder]] , [[Histrionic personality disorder]] and [[Antisocial personality disorder]]. <ref name=dsmivtr/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:01, 23 September 2024
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is identified as a personality disorder characterized by an extreme focus on oneself. It is a maladaptive, rigid, and persistent condition that may influence significant interpersonal distress, as well as social impairment . The term was first used by Heinz Kohut [1] and is a core psychopathology acknowledged in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. [2]
NPD falls within the B cluster of personality disorders, along with Borderline personality disorder , Histrionic personality disorder and Antisocial personality disorder. [2]
Diagnostic criteria
Note: The American Psychiatric Association, which publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, forbids the unauthorized reproduction of their diagnostic criteria. A narrative of the DSM-IV-TR criteria follows.
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| Personality disorders | |||||
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| Cluster A (Odd): Schizotypal | Schizoid | Paranoid Cluster B (Dramatic): Antisocial | Borderline | Histrionic | Narcissistic Cluster C (Anxious): Dependent | Obsessive-Compulsive | Avoidant |