Narcissists don’t engage in altruistic acts or giving back out of genuine kindness or the joy of helping others. Recent research reveals that their gifts are more like investments tailored to serve their own desires, not to please others. According to a study by Hyun, Park, and Park (2016), when comparing individuals with high self-esteem… Read More “Manipulative Generosity: The Narcissist’s Gift-Giving Strategy”

Predicting narcissistic personality traits from brain and psychological features: A supervised machine learning approach Narcissism is a multifaceted construct often linked to pathological conditions whose neural correlates are still poorly understood. Previous studies have reported inconsistent findings related to the neural underpinnings of narcissism, probably due to methodological limitations such as the low number of… Read More Predicting narcissistic personality traits

Neuroscience has shed light on differences in the brains of individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) compared to those without the condition. While it’s important to note that research in this field is ongoing and findings are nuanced, there are some observations: Structural Differences: MRI studies suggest variations in brain structures, particularly in regions associated… Read More “Neurological Variances in Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Insights into Brain Differences”