PSYC 420 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Informant, Narcissism, Impulsivity
7 Sep 2018
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Reading guide for narcissism and the world wide web by buffardi. There are sig diffs btwn online and the real world imp for the study of narcissism. Key differences btwn the world wide web and the real world . So web both increases and reduces privacy lvls. When anon, no reputation or social roles to uphold (more belonging and self-acceptance) Now online, can show real names (ex facebook or uploading youtube videos - fame) The notion of anonymity: online can fully participate anon (ex username) Internet users not constrained in traditional ways by time. *narcissists may be drawn to each of these opposing features of the web. *if anon tho, sometimes don"t like it bc their personal success can"t be traced back to their names or if wanna keep some info secret, not eager to post about it. Anon to act aggressively, fame bc wanna publicize their beh and success. Increased spontaneity and deliberate appealing to manip others.
