Which of the following is NOT one of the four main features of Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

• A. Grandiosity
• B. Need for admiration
• C. Lack of empathy
• D. Introversion and reluctance to engage with others

Answer: (D)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder centers on self-importance and how the person relates to others: grandiosity, a strong need for admiration, and a lack of empathy are core patterns. The idea of introversion and reluctance to engage with others does not fit these traits. In fact, narcissistic individuals are typically driven to seek attention and validation, often engaging with others to feed their self-image, even if their interactions are self-serving or arrogant. So the first three options reflect recognized features—grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy—while introversion is more characteristic of avoidant or schizoid patterns, not narcissistic ones.