When Lance was rated using The Dirty Dozen rating scale, he scored high on these statements: "I tend to want others to admire me"; "I tend to want others to pay attention to me"; "I tend to seek prestige or status"; and "I tend to expect special favors from others." His high scores on these statements are most associated with which trait?

Question

When Lance was rated using The Dirty Dozen rating scale, he scored high on these statements: "I tend to want others to admire me"; "I tend to want others to pay attention to me"; "I tend to seek prestige or status"; and "I tend to expect special favors from others." His high scores on these statements are most associated with which trait?​

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The statements Lance scored high on are associated with a desire for attention, admiration, and status, all of which are traits of narcissism. Therefore, the best answer is C - narcissism.

When Lance Was Rated Using the Dirty Dozen Rating Scale