Narcissism
Comparative analysis of Narcissism with Freud’s
Psychoanalytic Theory and Adler’s Individual Psychology
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to give comparison a particular occurrence with Psychoanalytic Theory of Sigmund Freud and Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler. It will specifically explore a certain phenomenon called Narcissism. Furthermore, the paper will provide ample amount of usefulness of the two mentioned theories. The research paper will begin a brief overview of the chosen phenomenon. Also included is the postulated theory of Freud and Adler with its origin and major concepts. Moreover, the researcher discussed the relationship of respective theories to the phenomenon by outlining the traits and nature of it. Individual Psychology presents an optimistic view of people while Freud’s theory shows less optimistic point on his concept thus, the research will also include the positive and negative side of both of their works in providing critical evaluation relating to Narcissism.
I. Paper Introduction
Narcissism is a mental disorder in which an individual consider high regards of its own self and in deep need of admiration. The word “narcissism” was used by byKohut, Kernberg, and Sigmund Freud derived from a Greek myth about a man named Narcissus who fell in love with himself. Individual with Narcissism think that they are superior to the rest of the people and gives a little amount of importance of people’s emotion and feelings. People with this kind of disorder unconsciously thinks that the world revolve around their character. This condition is described as the inability of a person to relate to other and a desire to maintain the focus on them at all times. Narcissism also shows arrogant behavior and a lack of empathy to other being. People who are narcissistic are frequently described as cocky, self-centered, manipulative, and demanding. Narcissists may concentrate on unlikely personal outcomes (e.g.,
Psychoanalytic Theory and Adler’s Individual Psychology
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to give comparison a particular occurrence with Psychoanalytic Theory of Sigmund Freud and Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler. It will specifically explore a certain phenomenon called Narcissism. Furthermore, the paper will provide ample amount of usefulness of the two mentioned theories. The research paper will begin a brief overview of the chosen phenomenon. Also included is the postulated theory of Freud and Adler with its origin and major concepts. Moreover, the researcher discussed the relationship of respective theories to the phenomenon by outlining the traits and nature of it. Individual Psychology presents an optimistic view of people while Freud’s theory shows less optimistic point on his concept thus, the research will also include the positive and negative side of both of their works in providing critical evaluation relating to Narcissism.
I. Paper Introduction
Narcissism is a mental disorder in which an individual consider high regards of its own self and in deep need of admiration. The word “narcissism” was used by byKohut, Kernberg, and Sigmund Freud derived from a Greek myth about a man named Narcissus who fell in love with himself. Individual with Narcissism think that they are superior to the rest of the people and gives a little amount of importance of people’s emotion and feelings. People with this kind of disorder unconsciously thinks that the world revolve around their character. This condition is described as the inability of a person to relate to other and a desire to maintain the focus on them at all times. Narcissism also shows arrogant behavior and a lack of empathy to other being. People who are narcissistic are frequently described as cocky, self-centered, manipulative, and demanding. Narcissists may concentrate on unlikely personal outcomes (e.g.,
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