Seems to me it’s just a subset of narcissistic behavior disorder.
All narcissists engage in TIV, but not everyone who engages in TIV is diagnosable with NPD.
Good distinction, thanks. I represented way too many narcissists as an Air Force Area and Circuit Defense Counsel. They’re almost impossible to coach about testifying on extenuation and mitigation, because they won’t EVER admit having been wrong about anything.