An off-Broadway actor consistently bores his friends & acquaintances by talking incessantly about his exceptional talent & his success on the stage He does not seem to realize that other people do not share his high opinion of his acting talent & are not interested in his monologues When his director criticizes the way he delivers his lines during a rehearsal the actor goes into a rage & accuses him of trying to jeopardize his career out of jealousy Which personality disorder represents the most correct diagnosis?
The answers is b,(DSM-IV, pp 658–661.) The essential feature of this personality disorder is a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy that begins by early adulthood. Individuals with this disorder overestimate their abilities, inflate their accomplishments, and expect others to share the unrealistic opinion they have of themselves. They believe they are special and unique and attribute special qualities to those with whom they associate. When they do not receive the admiration they think they deserve, people with narcissistic personality react with anger and devaluation. The prevalence of the disorder is estimated at less than 1% of the general population, and 50 to 75% of those diagnosed with narcissistic personality are males. In contrast with their outward appearance, individuals with this disorder have a very ulnerable sense of self. Criticism leaves them feeling degraded and hollow. Narcissistic traits are common in adolescence but most individuals do not progress to develop narcissistic personality disorder.
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