Kohut's narcissistic needs include
A)the need to exhibit the grandiose self.
B)the need to be first in the eyes of one's parents.
C)the need to acquire a sense of self-identity.
D)the needs for power and authority.

Question

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Kohut's concept of the "grandiose self" refers to the need for the individual to feel special, superior, and important. This is one of the key narcissistic needs identified by Kohut.

Answer: B 
 Kohut believed that one of the primary narcissistic needs was the need to be recognized and affirmed as important and special by one's parents or caregivers. This need for parental admiration and approval is seen as essential for the development of a healthy self-concept.

Answer: D 
 While Kohut did not specifically identify the need for power and authority as a key narcissistic need, these can be seen as related to the need for control and dominance, which are often seen in individuals with narcissistic traits. However, this may not be as central to Kohut's theory as the other options listed.

Therefore, the best choices are A and B.

Kohut's Narcissistic Needs Include