-PJ
Posted on 05/20/2023 6:13:55 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A team of psychologists has discovered, via experimentation, a clever, new way to detect narcissism in a person.
People with a narcissistic personality see the world as an extension of themselves and regard the needs of others as less important. Narcissists tend to be stubborn and envious and behave in ways that suggest they feel entitled to whatever they desire. Psychologists have also found that such traits can make a person uncomfortable to be around and that others tend to respond negatively to such behavior.
They also note that narcissistic traits can be problematic for relationships, and for that reason, they have suggested that non-narcissists learn to identity people with such a personality before becoming heavily involved with them. In this new effort, the researchers found a subtle cue that may help in such situations.
The researchers recruited 57 people previously identified as having a narcissistic personality. Each was asked to perform a series of challenging cognitive tasks. Then the researchers affixed sensors to parts of the subjects' faces. Then, the volunteers were asked to listen to a critique of their performance. Some received high praise, others heard a neutral report, and a third group were given negative feedback. All of the volunteers were then asked how they felt about the tasks they had carried out and the feedback they received.
The researchers found that those volunteers who received a bad review unconsciously exhibited covert facial muscle reactions—tiny movements in their foreheads and in the muscles used to smile. But it only lasted for a fraction of a second. In poker, such a reaction would be known as a "tell." For people considering forging a relationship with someone, it might be considered a warning sign. Either way, the observer must watch carefully, or they will miss it.
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Come on! Don't hold back! Tell us just what a great guy you are!
;-)
Regards,
I guess we know what George Bush is— he drove into the garage wall when Laura told him his speech wasn’t very good.
-PJ
“...everyone emoting openly and spontaneously without hesitation or shame.
...[Others] learn to keep a placid, neutral expression on their face and in their voice.”
Sounds like my wife and me.
Lol!
Frequent references to "me, myself, and I" are a common tell.
Freepers used to count the number of times Obama would say “I” in his speeches. I’m not sure anyone tempted fate with making it into a drinking game.
Be critical and facial spasms...
...and we don't get the questions asked? sorry, but my gut tells me this story fits right in with “everyone gets a trophy” theory!!.
any sensible person would have a little Facial spasm if mocked/scrutinized for telling a truth on any question....
Any criticism of me is not enjoyed.
Afterall, I bring such joy to others.
How DARE you!
‘But more seriously, does one have to be a narcissist to frown momentarily at “unexpected criticism...”
My exact thought after reading the article.
I worked with a guy from South Africa & I was in a meeting with him and a lady and he was giving her negative feedback and I could see her getting more & more emotional & the guy from SA had no idea he was upsetting her until she started crying. Most unemotional, cold person I had ever met.
I’ve worked as manager of small groups of people over the years, and sometimes, it’s okay to be stone hearted if certain facts need to be made plain.
The trick is keep from conditioning one’s self to enjoy being stone hearted with out any attempt to negotiate, because then, it’s not so much about trying to train or educate the other worker, it’s more about the manager enjoying that power struggle, and needing to ‘prove’ to himself and those present that he, as the manager can jolly well crack the whip whenever he pleases, his workers will be expected to jump.
He was so detached, he couldn’t see anything 5” in front of his face. We were on a special project for the CIO and this guy went to the CFO to tell him that he should be running the effort, not the CIO. Since the project was in another building,security called our location & said he was not to be let in under any circumstances as he was terminated.
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