Autonomic responses to negative personal feedback in narcissistic individuals
- WCU Author/Contributor (non-WCU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jerica McIntyre (Creator)
- Institution
- Western Carolina University (WCU )
- Web Site: http://library.wcu.edu/
- Advisor
- Leonardo Bobadilla
Abstract: While narcissistic traits have a long, observable history, little is known about the possible
biological underpinnings that may be fueling these behaviors. The link between
narcissism and aggression is clear; with hostility and antagonism often being the response
in narcissistic persons when they suffer ego threat. However, the question remains
whether these outward behaviors are the result of physiological reactions or just that of
choice. In an attempt to address this question, several theories about the driving force
behind narcissism have been proposed. These include the idea that individuals high in
narcissism are aggressive in an attempt to disguise low or unstable self-esteem;
narcissism is “automatic” instead of a conscious decision about how to behave; as well as
the idea that narcissism is simply the result of an inability to inhibit oneself. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between narcissistic traits
and autonomic responses to personal feedback. This information could aid in determining
whether narcissistic individuals are unable to control their impulses at a biological level.
If so, this would indicate that these individuals’ behaviors would be motivated in a way
similar to behavioral patterns seen with addiction.
Autonomic responses to negative personal feedback in narcissistic individuals
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- Publication
- Thesis
- Language: English
- Date: 2013
- Subjects
- Narcissism -- Physiological aspects -- Case studies
- Narcissism -- Psychological aspects -- Case studies