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Narcissism facts for kids

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Narcissism is a condition in which a person admires their own attributes through vanity or egotism. The term is derived from Narcissus, a figure from classical mythology who fell in love with the sight of his own face.

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  • Michelangelo Caravaggio 065

    Narcissus (1597–99) by Caravaggio; the man in love with his own reflection.

  • Sigmund Freud colorized

    Freud theorized that narcissism is normal, healthy, and present from birth in all humans (primary narcissism). It evolves in time to include affection for others. Secondary narcissism, a neurosis, occurs when individuals reverse course and turn their affection back onto themselves.

  • Berbatov selfie 2016

    Studies have shown that individuals who score high on narcissism scales (self-sufficiency, vanity, leadership, and admiration demand) posted selfies to social media sites more than individuals who exhibit low narcissism scores. Men posting selfies had higher narcissism scores than women.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Narcisismo para niños

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