AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Key points. Narcissism refers to feelings of superiority and entitlement. High self-esteem refers to a positive, subjective evaluation of self-worth. Narcissism and high self-esteem both involve positive self-perceptions, but they also differ in important ways.

Detailed explanation-2: -Those with a healthy self-esteem believe they are worthy and competent, and strive for intimate, meaningful connections with others, but do not necessarily see themselves as superior to others. In contrast, narcissists think they are superior to others, but they don’t necessarily view themselves as worthy.

Detailed explanation-3: -While narcissism is positively correlated with self-esteem, the association is actually small. This suggests it’s possible to think you are superior to others, but still not view yourself as a worthy human being.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a personality trait, narcissism can be overt, covert, antagonistic, communal, or malignant.