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Triangulation is a term in psychology most closely associated with the work of Murray Bowen known as family therapy. [ unreliable source? ] Bowen theorized that a two-person emotional system is unstable, in that under stress it forms itself into a three-person system or triangle.
Illustration of the triad. The dark triad is a psychological theory of personality, first published by Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002, [1] that describes three notably offensive, but non-pathological personality types: Machiavellianism, sub-clinical narcissism, and sub-clinical psychopathy.
Narcissistic defenses are among the earliest defense mechanisms to emerge, and include denial, distortion, and projection. [4] Splitting is another defense mechanism prevalent among individuals with narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder—seeing people and situations in black and white terms, either as all bad or all good.
You’ve probably crossed paths with a narcissist at some point—whether in your personal life, on your social media feed, or through iconic characters in books and movies.The term "narcissist ...
“Narcissism often runs in families, both due to genetics and family environment,” Dr. Johnson says, adding that when it comes to the genetic component, oxidative stress (the imbalance of free ...
Narcissism, Dr. Little tells us, refers to narcissistic personality disorder, a pathological condition that is characterized by selfishness, self-centeredness, entitlement and disordered ...
Some narcissistic attributes may confer benefits, but the negative and positive outcomes of narcissistic leadership are not yet fully understood. In terms of the internal functioning of organizations, narcissists can be especially damaging, or ill-fit, to jobs that require judicious self assessment, heavily rely on teams, and/or use 360 degree ...
Narcissists can also have interpersonally exploitative behavior, be incredibly sensitive to criticism, embody a sense of entitlement, have an obsession with fantasies of unlimited success, power ...