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In number theory, a narcissistic number [1] [2] (also known as a pluperfect digital invariant (PPDI), [3] an Armstrong number [4] (after Michael F. Armstrong) [5] or a plus perfect number) [6] in a given number base is a number that is the sum of its own digits each raised to the power of the number of digits.
It is when psychological trauma disrupts this process that the most primitive and narcissistic version of the self remains unchanged. Kohut called such conditions narcissistic personality disorder, 'in which the merging with and detaching from an archaic self-object play the central role...narcissistic union with the idealized self-object'. [22]
An early response to The Culture of Narcissism commented that Lasch had identified the outcomes in American society of the decline of the family over the previous century. . The book quickly became a bestseller and a talking point, being further propelled to success after Lasch notably visited Camp David to advise President Jimmy Carter for his "crisis of confidence" speech of July 15, 19
Waelder's work and his case study have been influential in the way narcissism and the clinical disorder narcissistic personality disorder are defined today. [citation needed] His patient was a successful scientist with an attitude of superiority, an obsession with fostering self-respect, and a lack of normal feelings of guilt. The patient was ...
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]
The "Me" generation is a term referring to baby boomers in the United States and the self-involved qualities associated with this generation. [1] The 1970s was dubbed the "Me decade" by writer Tom Wolfe in The "Me" Decade and the Third Great Awakening; [2] Christopher Lasch wrote about the rise of a culture of narcissism among younger baby boomers. [3]
Narcissistic personality disorder, clinical condition, pathological self-centeredness History of narcissism , the history of the meaning of narcissism Mathematics
James F. Masterson (March 25, 1926—April 12, 2010) was a prominent American psychiatrist.. He was an internationally recognized psychiatrist who helped inaugurate the study and treatment of personality disorder including borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder.