Table 2

Symptoms of narcissistic and anti-social disorder according to DSM V

Indicators of narcissistic personality disorder*Indicators of anti-social personality disorder#
1. A grandiose sense of self-importance1. Ability to act witty and charming
2. Preoccupation with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty2. Good at flattery and manipulation of emotions of others
3. Belief of being special, need for association with other special high-status people3. Breaking the law repeatedly
4. A need for excessive admiration4. Disregard for the safety of self and others
5. A sense of entitlement5. Inclination to substance abuse
6. Interpersonally exploitive behavior6. Often telling lies
7. Lack of empathy7. Often being angry or arrogant
8. Envy of others or a belief that others are envious of self 
9. Demonstration of arrogance or haughtiness 

Note(s): * (Ambardar and Bienenfeld, 2023)

#. (SAMHSA, 2023)

Source(s): Table created by the author

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