Question

Critiques of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) include which of the following

a. Criteria focus too little on the manipulative nature of narcissists

b Criteria discount the delusions of grandeur those with npd often exhibit

c criteria overlook the fragility underlying the false sense of superiority

d. criteria do not take into account the comorbidity with antisocial personality disorder

Answer 1

Answer: c criteria overlook the fragility underlying the false sense of superiority

Explanation: DSM 5 stands for Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental disorder. It contains all information about the mental disorders so that clinicians can easily differentiate these mental disorder with the help of this DSM 5

Narcissistic Personality Disorder : Peoplel who are suffering from this disorder will feel that they are superior than others. That's why they always want attention of others. They always try to keep themselves focused.They will have so much of interest in publicity.

That's why when differentiating Narcissistic Personality Disorder with other disorders they will consider false sense of superiority of the patient. That's why statement c. criteria overlook the fragility underlying the false sense of superiority is the correct answer.