2. Narcissism
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Narcissism is a personality disorder that defines people who are excessively entitled, attention-seeking, and self absorbed. In this episode, we dive into the world of psychology to understand narcissism - what it is, how its diagnosed, how it affects behavior and relationships, and how it’s treated. Lots of links this week! Hear the full reading of the Narcissus story that started the podcast at http://www.teachertube.com/audio/3843 Take the Narcissistic Personality Inventory: http://personality-testing.info/tests/NPI.php About the one question that can tell us who is narcissistic: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-online-secrets/201409/the-one-question-can-tell-us-whos-narcissist Narcissists watch more porn: http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/10/01/internet_psychology_study_says_narcissists_watch_more_porn_online.html Internet trolls are narcissists, psychopaths, and sadists: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-online-secrets/201409/internet-trolls-are-narcissists-psychopaths-and-sadists/comments#comment-642722 And please send me feedback to @jengolbeck on Twitter. Also, the Because Science! Podcast is now available on iTunes! Please subscribe and share the link! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/because-science!/id950491621?mt=2
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