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==Narcissistic personality disorder== | ==Narcissistic personality disorder== | ||
People matching the diagnostic criteria for [[Narcissism|narcissistic personality disorder]] also use splitting as a central [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]. Most often the narcissist does this as an attempt to stabilize their sense of self positivity in order to preserve their [[Self | People matching the diagnostic criteria for [[Narcissism|narcissistic personality disorder]] also use splitting as a central [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]. Most often the narcissist does this as an attempt to stabilize their sense of self positivity in order to preserve their [[Self Esteem]], by perceiving themselves as purely upright or admirable and others who do not conform to their will or values as purely wicked or contemptible. Given "the narcissist's perverse sense of entitlement and [[Splitting]] ... he or she can be equally geared, psychologically and practically, towards the promotion of projects simultaneously, promoting the demise of a certain collectively beneficial project. | ||
The cognitive habit of splitting also implies the use of other related [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s, namely idealization and devaluation, which are preventative attitudes or reactions to narcissistic rage and narcissistic injury. | The cognitive habit of splitting also implies the use of other related [[Ego Defense Mechanism]]s, namely idealization and devaluation, which are preventative attitudes or reactions to narcissistic rage and narcissistic injury. | ||