Psychology.
What’s Going On In A Narcissistic Brain?
Neurobiological explanations for narcissism.
When we understand the neurobiological differences between a person with and without a personality disorder, we can isolate potential causes and treatment opportunities.
“Early life intervention also offers hope of preventing dysfunction associated with abuse, neglect and adversity that in many instances are-direct normal brain and mind trajectories toward personality disorder.” — Dragan M. Svrakic & Charles F. Zorumski.
Because narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) often leads to interpersonal dysfunction, the social brain is of particular interest; the temporal-parietal junction, posterior superior temporal sulcus, medial prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, amygdala, and interrelated regions.
I recently shared a story highlighting studies and behaviours that suggest narcissists know they’re narcissistic:
