For Donald, lying was primarily a mode of self-aggrandizement meant to convince other people he was better than he actually was
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ymptoms of sociopathy include a lack of empathy, a facility for lying, an indifference to right and wrong, abusive behavior, and a lack of interest in the rights of others
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irroring is the root of empathy
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Too Much and Never Enough is the story of the most visible and powerful family in the world
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dependent personality disorder, the hallmarks of which include an inability to make decisions or take responsibility, discomfort with being alone, and going to excessive lengths to obtain support from others
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Donald may also meet some of the criteria for dependent personality disorder
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personality disorder, which in its most severe form is generally considered sociopathy but can also refer to chronic criminality, arrogance, and disregard for the rights of others
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also meets the criteria for antisocial personality disorder
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diagnosis doesn’t exist in a vacuum
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have no problem calling Donald a narcissist—he meets all nine criteria as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)