A "punisher" is defined as an event that follows a given response and reduces the future rate of that behavior. For example, if a child has their video game taken away for not completing their ...

Much has been written about narcissism in recent years: A narcissist is someone who often comes across as grandiose, self-centered, self-absorbed, manipulative, and overall highly conceited, to name ...

Narcissists can ruin holiday cheer. Psychologist Ramani Durvasula shares tips to survive the holiday season with the narcissist in your life.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a relatively rare personality disorder, but it's entered the cultural zeitgeist as a catch-all term for self-absorbed, manipulative behavior. So, it's no ...

Partners who do this should be left in the past. Los Angeles-based psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula made a YouTube video with a dire warning about “future-faking,” a common manipulation tactic used ...

Narcissism is often seen as an adult trait, but early signs can manifest in childhood. While it’s normal for children to go through self-centered phases—believing the world revolves around ...

“Someone with pathological narcissistic traits may meet some but not all criteria for NPD,” Grosso added. These criteria ...