How do you believe our current culture of hero worship regarding the role of athletes in society can promote features of narcissistic personality disorder?

Discussion Question Option 1

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

How do you believe our current culture of hero worship regarding the role of athletes in society can promote features of narcissistic personality disorder?

Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:

Critically analyzed how the competitive sports setting encourages and/or reinforces some of the attributes of this narcissistic personality, providing examples. [32 points]

Discussion Question Option 2

Identifying Precursors to Psychosis

Psychosis typically begins in late adolescence and early adulthood, both common times for participation in high-pressured competitive sports.

How would you, as a sport psychologist, identify the signs and symptoms that could be precursors to a psychotic episode that would indicate the need for intervention?

Evaluation Criteria for Discussion Question Response:

Identified specific signs and symptoms that are precursors to an impending psychotic episode. [32 points]

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