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The Primacy of Narcissism

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B. Sappenfield
Psychological Reports

Arguments are presented in support of Freud's position that narcissism developmentally precedes object love.

Abstract

Arguments are presented in support of Freud's position that narcissism developmentally precedes object love. Narcissism in mature human relationships can be exemplified by the case of being in love.