key term - Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

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.