A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy beginning in early adulthood, characterized by inflated self-image and exploitation of others.
Example: Individuals who consistently overestimate their abilities, expect special treatment, exploit relationships for personal gain, and become enraged when they don't receive expected admiration.
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