During an annual review Mitchel made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and has, not surprisingly, won me the admiration and envy of most of my colleagues. I notice that everyone keeps talking about me; they are all just waiting to find out what triumph I will pull off next! In short, I don't just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following is probably the best descriptor of Mitchel's personality?

1) external locus of control

2) high-self monitoring

3) narcissistic

4) High Mach

5) Type5

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Cooper Barron

5 December, 17:00

During an annual review Mitchel made the following assertion: "When I look at myself and my performance I see that what I have achieved is outstanding and has, not surprisingly, won me the admiration and envy of most of my colleagues. I notice that everyone keeps talking about me; they are all just waiting to find out what triumph I will pull off next! In short, I don't just deserve a raise, but need one, since without me, let's face it, the place would simply fall apart." Which of the following is probably the best descriptor of Mitchel's personality?

1) external locus of control

2) high-self monitoring

3) narcissistic

4) High Mach

5) Type5

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Abram Coffey · Answer 1

Narcissistic

Explanation:

Narcissistic is a form of personality disorder where people tend to have an inflated sense of their own importance.

It is manifested through bloated self attention, disregard for the feelings of others, pride and troubled relationship with other people around.

Considering all the attributes demonstrated by Mitchel during the annual review, it becomes apparent that he is a Narcissist.

Karter Meadows · Answer 2

3) narcissistic

Explanation:

A narcissistic personality is characterized by an over-bloated ego and belief of being very important with less regard for others. Someone with a narcissistic personality is usually preoccupied with thoughts of having a special power and would usually display an excess admiration of self

From the assertion of Mitchel during the annual review, Mitchel's inflated sense of self-importance, cravings for admiration and the belief that things couldn't have been achieved if not for him, all indicate that Mitchel is a narcissist. All these most likely show Mitchel has a narcissistic personality.