Narcissistic Personality Disorder: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following is a recognized criterion for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), according to the DSM-5?
A. Chronic self-doubt
B. Excessive need for criticism
C. Lack of empathy
D. Intense fear of abandonment
E. Recurrent self-harming behavior
Answer and topic summary
The answer is C. Lack of empathy.
A lack of empathy is one of the nine diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder according to the DSM-5. This specifically refers to an unwillingness to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others. Individuals with NPD typically have difficulty understanding or appreciating others’ emotional experiences and perspectives, which contributes significantly to their interpersonal difficulties. This criterion, along with a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and at least four other criteria from the DSM-5 list (for a total of five or more), must be present for a diagnosis of NPD. The lack of empathy is a core feature that distinguishes NPD from other personality disorders and is consistently tested in medical examinations.
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Covered under ⇒ PANCE Blueprint Psychiatry ⇒ Personality Disorders
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