narcissism
Mental disorder characterized by extreme self-absorption, an exaggerated
sense of self-importance, and a need for attention and admiration from
others. First identified by Havelock Ellis
<http://www.answers.com/topic/havelock-ellis> in 1898, the disorder is
named for the mythological Narcissus
<http://www.answers.com/topic/narcissus-religion-in-encyclopedia>, who
fell in love with his own reflection. In addition to an inflated
self-image and addiction to fantasy, narcissism is characterized by an
unusual coolness and composure, which is shaken only when the
narcissistic confidence is threatened, and by the tendency to take
others for granted or to exploit them. According to Sigmund Freud
<http://www.answers.com/topic/sigmund-freud>, narcissism is a normal
stage in children's development, but it is considered a disorder when it
occurs after puberty.
(Encyclopedia Brittanica)
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