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Narcissistic people aren't just full of themselves – new research finds they're more likely to be aggressive and violent

  • Written by Brad Bushman, Professor of Communication and Psychology, The Ohio State University
imagePeople who think they are superior have no qualms about attacking those they regard as inferior. Sigrid Olsson/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections via Getty Images

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