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narcissism

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
narcissism , Freudian term, drawn from the Greek myth of Narcissus, indicating an exclusive self-absorption. In psychoanalysis, narcissism is considered a normal stage in the development of children. It is known as secondary narcissism when it occurs after puberty, and is said to indicate a libidinal energy directed exclusively toward oneself. A degree of narcissism is considered normal, where an individual has a healthy self-regard and realistic aspirations. The condition becomes pathological, and diagnosable as a personality disorder, when it significantly impairs social functioning. An individual... Read more
narcissism
A Dictionary of Psychology narcissism n. Self-love, or sexual gratification obtained by contemplating ... 1914 he published an entire article entitled ‘On Narcissism: An Introduction’ ( Standard Edition , XIV, pp ... US psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut (1913–81) viewed narcissism as a natural part of development, but the ... Read more
secondary narcissism
A Dictionary of Psychology secondary narcissism n. In psychoanalysis , a form of narcissism in which libido is withdrawn from external instinctual objects and turned back on the ego . See also ego libido , object libido . Compare primary narcissism . Read more

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