DSM Report
DSM Report
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is described as a pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), and overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy towards others. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is more common in men than women and occurs in less than 1 percent of the general population. People who suffer from narcissism believe themselves to be the center of attention, and see themselves superior to others. In this project I will attempt to make a diagnosis of Charles Manson using the DSM case study videos provided.
According to the DSM Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be indicated by showing at least five of the following symptoms.
1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
2. Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
3. Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should be associated with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
4. Requires excessive admiration
5. Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
6. Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
7. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
8. Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her
9. Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitude
Diagnosis: I believe Charles Manson displays a few of the indications of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He has a grandiose sense of self importance claiming to be “15 supreme court judges in his mind, and that he knew more about
Narcissistic Personality Disorder is described as a pattern of grandiosity (either in fantasy or actual behavior), and overwhelming need for admiration, and usually a complete lack of empathy towards others. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is more common in men than women and occurs in less than 1 percent of the general population. People who suffer from narcissism believe themselves to be the center of attention, and see themselves superior to others. In this project I will attempt to make a diagnosis of Charles Manson using the DSM case study videos provided.
According to the DSM Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be indicated by showing at least five of the following symptoms.
1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
2. Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love
3. Believes that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should be associated with, other special or high-status people (or institutions)
4. Requires excessive admiration
5. Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations
6. Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends
7. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
8. Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her
9. Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitude
Diagnosis: I believe Charles Manson displays a few of the indications of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He has a grandiose sense of self importance claiming to be “15 supreme court judges in his mind, and that he knew more about
References: PsychCentral http://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder-symptoms/ Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth edition (DSM-IV) American Psychiatric Association (200) Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/narcissistic-personality-disorder/DS00652/DSECTION=symptoms http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/narcissistic-personality-disorder/DS00652/DSECTION=treatments-and-drugs http://psychology.about.com/od/personalitydisorders/a/narcissisticpd.htm