“Pathological Narcissism: Individual Differences and Within-Person Processes”

Hosted by the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences

Abstract: Narcissism is one of the oldest constructs in clinical psychology/psychiatry. It’s longevity might be attributable to its broad and intuitive appeal as a concept. At the same time, there are counterintuitive aspects to its clinical definition that have made systematic scientific inquiry difficult. In this talk, I will discuss the current state of the science on pathological narcissism as a clinical construct, and highlight ongoing efforts that seek to understand its mechanisms, particularly as it manifests in social situations in daily life. 

Full schedule, Psychological & Brain Sciences Colloquia

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