Narcissist’s Mask of Normalcy, Normality
December 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelWATCH Masked NarcissistPrivate vs. Public Personas
The Greek word πρόσωπον (prosōpon), mutated in Latin into persona. Still, etymologically, persona is widely considered of Greek origin.
Cleckley’s Mask of Sanity
persona
Two constituencies (in-group and out-group are inverted: nearest and dearest are outgroup, strangers are ingroup). Similar to changes in empathy while intoxicated.
Reason: intimate can injure or mortify, strangers can offer supply (ingratiation).
Reverse fundamental attribution error
Referential attitude
Ideas and delusions of reference (IOR/DOR)
Hostile attribution bias
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