Generation of Deluded Narcissists

We are Raising a Generation of Deluded Narcissists

By Dr. Keith Ablow

Published January 08, 2013







With mobile devices that provide them with 24 hour social connection and entertainment, young people have a difficult time sitting through a two-hour movie, a one-hour college class, a 30 minute family meal, or even a five minute conversation with a friend without glancing at their phone multiple times.They believe that what they have to view, to read, or to text is more important than everyone and everything around them.Where are their manners, their self-control, their common courtesy?








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  • Provide a good summary or explanation for the author’s position as presented in the reading.
  • What information does the author use to support his position?Is this good evidence?Why are why not?
  • What assumptions does the author make?Are these assumptions valid?
  • After reading this article, do you agree with the following statement:“We are raising a generation of delusional narcissists.” Explain why or why not.
  • Dr. Twenge found that students today score higher on narcissism than in previous generations.Provide an alternative explanation for this finding not included in the article.
  • Look at the graph provided at the end of the article and explain what the graph is indicating.
  • Which of the three graphs shown below correctly summarizes the information described in the first paragraph of the article? Indicate your answer as A,B, or CAND then explain why you chose the graph.In other words, explain what the chosen graph is indicating.
  • Considering the research method used in Twenge’s research (results described in the graph), can anything be concluded about the causes of these results? Why or why not?
  • If the trend in narcissism continues, as described in this study, how would you expect the measures of narcissism to look in future research?
  • In what ways does your own culture (history, values, politics, economics, communication styles, beliefs and practices shape your view of the Generation described in the article? In your environment how would you address the pertinent issues regarding the civic responsibilities of your community, based on this article?

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