Materialistic (External Narcissism)

Trait Profile

*Ascetic types will tend towards the opposite of the characteristics below

Motivation

To appear better than others

Purpose

Determining value

Conflict

External Narcissism vs. Internal Narcissism (Asceticism)

Historic antecedent

Jungian Extroversion

Historic example

Alexander the Great

Film example

Gordon Gekko (Wall Street)

Counter example

J.D. Salinger

Characteristicsstrong need for power, desires to accumulate lots of wealth and property, winning is very important, image is important, finds popularity rewarding, needs to get their way, fame/prestige would make them happy, desires notoriety, cares about recognition, addicted to attention, would not be happy if they were poor, greatly values physical attractiveness, superficial, concerned about social attractiveness, more external than internal, focuses more on being liked (being attractive) than what they like (what they find attractive), would rather fit in than be themself, values their own happiness and success over others, thinks they deserve a better life than others, has a big ego, self esteem is based on how attractive others think they are, sets high standards for self and others, likes expensive things, controlling, ostentatious (showy), likes to brag, seeks out positions of leadership, worries about what people think of them, competitive, divisive, puts a lot of effort into how they dress/look, would hate to be considered odd or strange