personality

Do Narcissists Lack Empathy? It Depends

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Whether narcissists lack empathy or not largely depends on what we mean when we say “empathy.”

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The Chicken and Egg of Pride and Social Rank

Pride is a cause and a consequence of high social status; and, in the same way, high social status is a cause and consequence of pride.

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Who Takes Action for Social Inclusion?

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Two characteristics matter when getting people to act for a more inclusive world.

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Do You Really Feel Better When You Act More Extraverted?

But what if you are actually introverted? Could it then be harmful to act out of character?

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Don’t Poke the Bear

People with high levels of narcissism tend to lash out aggressively—especially when provoked.

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Social Support Protects You From Daily Stress, but Who You Are Matters More

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Personality traits linked to caring social relationships, not social support per se, are key to low levels of daily stress.

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Problematic Internet Use: Is the Person or the Internet the Problem?

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Does more time on the internet shape one’s personality or does one’s personality lead to more time spent online?

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Why are Narcissists Promoted in their Jobs?

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Recommendations of supervisors are critical for employee promotion chances. Is there something about narcissistic employees that makes them seem more promotable?

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Can People Read Others’ Personalities from Their Faces?

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Yes, but only up to a point.

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A Tale of Two Prides

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Being proud isn’t always a good thing, and it isn’t always a bad thing.

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