| (1) Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements) | |
| (2) Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love | |
| (3) Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions) | |
| (4) Requires excessive admiration | |
| (5) Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations | |
| (6) Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends | |
| (7) Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others | |
| (8) Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her | |
| (9) Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes |
See:
How To Tell The Difference Between A Narcissist And Sociopath
What's the Difference Between a Sociopath and a Narcissist?
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