Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
NPD is a mental disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, deep need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, and troubled relationships.
Related terms
Grandiosity: An unrealistic sense of superiority marked by sustained views of oneself as better than others that causes one to view others with disdain or as inferior.
Empathy Deficit: A lack of ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
Self-Centeredness: Preoccupation with oneself without regard for others.
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