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High-Functioning Psychopathy and Malignant Narcissism: Structural Distinctions within the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual Framework

High-Functioning Psychopathy and Malignant Narcissism: Structural Distinctions within the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual Framework

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 This episode provides a technical breakdown of the differences between high-functioning psychopathy and malignant narcissism using the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM-2) framework. It examines personality organization, defensive structure, affect regulation, reality testing, and interpersonal patterns to clarify commonly conflated constructs. The goal is to move beyond surface-level labels and toward a more precise, structurally grounded understanding of these complex personality configurations and their implications for assessment and management.
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