lack of empathy, and need for admiration. Everyday use: Often refers to being vain or self-centered—very different from NPD. Why We Fall for It It’s quick and shareable. It taps into our curiosity about ourselves. It plays on confirmation bias and the Barnum Effect,
(believing vague traits apply to us). The Bigger Picture Memes like this aren’t harmful by themselves, but they: Oversimplify serious conditions Spread misinformation Risk reinforcing stereotypes.
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