Which term is a personality disorder characterized by extreme self-love, an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and an explosive attitude toward others?

• A. Ego-defense mechanism
• B. Narcissistic personality disorder
• C. Ego psychology
• D. Electra complex

Answer: (B)

Narcissistic personality disorder is the term that describes a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy, which aligns with extreme self-love and an exaggerated sense of self-importance along with an explosive attitude toward others. People with this disorder often believe they are special or unique, expect special treatment, and react with anger or contempt when their status or abilities are questioned. The other terms refer to different concepts: ego-defense mechanisms are unconscious coping strategies, ego psychology is a theoretical approach about how the ego functions, and the Electra complex is a Freudian psychosexual development idea. This combination of features makes Narcissistic personality disorder the best fit.