DSM III and the Narcissistic Personality
Abstract
In order to achieve more understanding of the term narcissistic personality, particularly as it relates to DSM III, the works of Kohut and Kernberg are examined in much detail The DSM III criteria for the narcissistic personality are found to nicely represent a descriptive compilation of the works of these two predominant psychoanalysts. Although the DSM III criteria do not yet supply reliability or validity, they do describe a distinct group of patients, seem highly useful clinically, and are viewed very favorably.
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