Analysis: The Clergy Police Officer

This paper will aim to define narcissistic personality disorder as a whole. The document will cover the topics of symptoms, prevalence, and contributing factor. In addition to covering the general description of the disorder the paper will present a case study to provide a clearer image of the parameters of NPD. 2 scientific studies will be presented in order to offer empirical data regarding NPD and to add knowledge recently acquired through experimentation.

The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual describes personality disorders as being a pattern of enduring behavior and internal experiences that tends to digress a significant amount from the individual’s cultural and societal standards (Sadock, Kaplan & Sadock, 2015). This personality disorder is diagnosed in the presence of grandiosity and the need to be admired and appreciated. There is a chronic lack of empathy as well as inflated self-esteem and the belief that one is entitled to the adoration of others. Narcissistic Personality Disorder is classified under Cluster B, showcasing more erratic and emotional behavior which can be seen in the film American Psycho.

Cullen is an exemplary example for a person experiencing anti-social personality disorder. He possess superficial charm, a grandiose sense of self worth, pathological lying, lack of remorse, and, most of all, he believes that it is the hospital administrator’s and orders fault for not stopping or reporting him ("Serial Killer Gets Prime Time Audience." 1). Psychopaths have the ability to charm others into

Andersen (2012) writes, “Charisma describes personal magnetism – sociopaths exude a mixture of enthusiasm and self-confidence that is often irresistible” (p. 15).

Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people

Who likes a narcissist? Narcissism is a strong sense of self-importance. Narcissists are arrogant, have low empathy, the want of leadership and authority, self-admiration, and a tendency to exploit or manipulate others. Nobles were these and more. Jonathan Wayne Nobles benefited from acting like he was rehabilitated. He wanted people to treat him better and with respect, so, consequently acting as if he was rehabilitated helped him receive better treatment. Nobles could move around the prison and not be held in his cell all day. He became friends with the Catholic clergy, and later he became a lay member of the order. At that time, he became a minister to his fellow

Narcissism personality disorder according to DSM-V is (and now also in Section II of DSM-5) describe “a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy . . .,” indicated by five or more of the following: (a) a grandiose sense of self-importance; (b) preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love; (c) beliefs of being special and unique; (d) requirements of excessive admiration; (e) a sense of entitlement; (f) interpersonal exploitativeness; (g) lack of empathy; (h) envy of others; and (i) arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes. Narcissism has been around or studied for thirty years. Rosenfeld thought that that his client had invented an alter ego at first. In the article what part do narcissism play in the narcissistic disorder? It talk about narcissistic disorder arise when an ego-destructive super ego has arisen in the course of development. The article talks about that trauma as a child or infant may also play a big part of narcissism. A large part of narcissistic disorder comes from a wide range of symptoms like self-enhancing and self-serving incentives. (Elsa Ronningstam) described a 21 none year old client that she treated, his parents brought him in to see her and they described him as selfish, inconsiderate, demanding, and demeaning, with threatening and verbally aggressive behavior, and involved in poly substance abuse (pp 434-438). Bob his self-admitted that some

The obsession of interacting with higher authority figures displays a complete disregard for fellow coworkers, as though they do not deserve his attention. These illusions are a part of a narcissistic personality disorder. Luis (n.d.) displays many symptoms but a clinician may require an evaluation that seeks five symptoms or more before diagnosing Luis with narcissistic personality disorder (APA, 1994). The lack of patience for others (n.d.) is a sign of a lack of empathy, another indicator of the disorder (para. 5). Coworkers describe Luis as taking advantage of others for his own success. All of these descriptions are clear indicators that Luis suffers from a narcissistic personality disorder; he does not have a compassionate nature, he profiles himself as upper management, he associates with others only to benefit himself, he displays an arrogant attitude by boasting achievements and the purchase of material items, and he expects everyone to treat him as though he is a part of upper management.

Sociopath has been defined as “someone who is suffering from Antisocial Personality Disorder. Sociopaths show a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights and feelings of others” (Marcia Purse, 2014). Sociopath is an unreliable person who has the ability to manipulate other people. He lies to others for his personal benefits, and he does not have any feeling of guilt for his behavior. His antisocial behavior results from his need for gratification, not because of objective needs. A review of the literature provides evidence that there are many sociopathic characters that exist in the early plays of Shakespeare. Aaron in Titus Andronicus and Richard in Richard III are two examples of sociopathic characters that fall apart because of their antisocial behavior. Despite the fact that Aaron and Richard are from different social status; both of them share the same sociopathic traits.

In 1998, more than 13 million children (19 percent of all children) under age eighteen lived in families with incomes below the official poverty threshold. Although children age eighteen and under represent 26 percent of the United States population, they comprise nearly 40 percent of the poverty population. Despite a steady decrease from 1993 (23%) to 1999 (17%) in the rate of children in poverty, the United States still ranks highest in childhood poverty among all industrialized nations.

For instance, when working in a corporation, it is typical to have confidence and be willing to use others to climb up the corporate ladder. Samantha Sutton, a life coach, claimed, “Researchers found that people who have the ‘Dark Triad’ of personality traits--narcissism, manipulation, and psychopathy-- may advance their careers more quickly than those who do not.” This is understandable, because narcissists have high self-esteem, manipulators know what their goals are, and psychopaths do not feel guilt for their actions. Regarding other types of mental disorders, psychiatrist Neel Burton in his article, “The Meaning of Madness,” addressed other mental disorders and how it could potentially help the person. He claims, “‘Depressive realism’ may enable some people with depression...to see the world more accurately and to judge it accordingly.” Taking this into consideration, Hamlet is able to see the corruption and flaws of the world he lives in, which he did not notice before his father’s death. Burton also suggests that if a person can overcome their mental disorder, they can achieve certain goals because they have the quality to do so. Narcissists are ambitious and courageous, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder allows one to be dedicated to their work, and schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are linked to creativity. Also, Harding from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

A good boss generally leaves the employees to do his or her work, but is available to help the employee if needed. As a result, employees tend to be happier, more at ease, and more likely to be more productive in his or her work environment. There are many qualities that make up a good boss. A good boss cares about their job as well as the employees who work under them. It is important

Just as children go through their egocentric phase, those that have NPD according the article “Narcissism and Well-Being: A Longitudinal Perspective” by Zuckerman & O 'Loughlin, (2009) states how they become “locked into that stage and never grows out of it”. When a child is allowed to feel overly important, that child will more than likely maintain their infantile mentality of “power [and] control”, thus “hindering Narcissistic characteristics. These children learn to scan and seek out those who can fulfill their narcissistic supply” that demands attention, recognition, and fulfillment.

Throughout the years, numerous of researches are conducted to see the connections between social media (namely, Facebook) and narcissism. University of Michigan conducted a research to find the relationship between social media and narcissism. For the first part of the study, the researchers recruited approximately around 486 college undergraduate students with the median age of 19. Meanwhile, 93 adults, mostly white females, with an age mean of 35 years old, were asked by the researchers to complete an online survey for the second part of the study. Participants have to answer questions about their social media use and a personality assessment to measure their level of narcissism (Swanbrow, 2013). Based on the results obtained, Facebook users that scores higher on the personality test tend to have more friends, tag themselves more often in photos posted and update their status more often (Firestone, 2012,

Even worse for those affected by bullying is social isolation. Nobody talks to you, nobody will warn you if the boss comes around to check whether the employees do their work correctly and if you enter a crowded room a terrible silence cuts all conversations immediately. A colleague of yours may constantly defame you among all colleagues and spread (untrue) gossip about your private life in the company. You did not know that your children are gay and your partner has several love affairs? Now you know.