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Hero syndrome (also often referred to as saviour complex or hero complex) is a psychological phenomenon which causes a person to seek recognition for heroism.Although hero syndrome is not recognised by the American Academy of Psychiatry due to its inconsistency with the definition of a syndrome, [1] it is, by definition, a complex as individuals who present this often exhibit impulses that ...
In psychology, a savior complex is an attitude and demeanor in which a person believes they are responsible for assisting other people. [1] A person with a savior complex will often experience empathic episodes and commit to impulsive decisions such as volunteering , donating , or advocating for a cause. [ 2 ]
The messiah complex is a mental state in which a person believes they are a messiah or prophet and will save or redeem people in a religious endeavour. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The term can also refer to a state of mind in which an individual believes that they are responsible for saving others.
The term narcissistic rage was a concept introduced by Heinz Kohut in 1972. Narcissistic rage was theorised as a reaction to a perceived threat to a narcissist's self-esteem or self-worth. Narcissistic rage occurs on a continuum from aloofness, to expressions of mild irritation or annoyance, to serious outbursts, including violent attacks. [124]
Collective narcissism is a type of narcissism where an individual has an inflated self-love of their own group. [69] While the classic definition of narcissism focuses on the individual, collective narcissism asserts that one can have a similar excessively high opinion of a group, and that a group can function as a narcissistic entity. [69]
Two new documentaries challenge perceptions about how charitable endeavors can and should operate, and what’s required for them to succeed in their stated missions.
God complex is not a clinical term nor diagnosable disorder and does not appear in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The recognized diagnostic name for the behaviors associated with a god complex is narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). A god complex may also be associated with mania or a superiority complex.
“It’s that savior complex that Americans have … that they’re at the forefront of this story helping, Vietnamese people who couldn’t apparently help themselves.” Sandra Oh in The ...