Diagnostic Division: Ego Integrity

Definition: Repeated projection of falsely positive self-evaluation based on a self-protective pattern that defends against underlying perceived threats to positive self-regard.

RELATED FACTORS
To be developed [Refer to ND Coping, ineffective]

DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Subjective
Denial of obvious problems/weaknesses; Projection of blame/responsibility; Hypersensitive to slight/criticism; Grandiosity; Rationalizes failures; [Refuses/rejects assistance]

Objective
Superior attitude toward others; Difficulty establishing/maintaining relationships; [Avoidance of intimacy]; Hostile laughter; Ridicule of others; [Aggressive behavior]; Difficulty in perception of reality/reality testing; Lack of follow-through or participation in treatment/therapy; [Attention-seeking behavior]