Astrology: Yes, It's STILL A Thing

"It’s a science thingy, but more fun! A recently published study claims that belief in Astrology correlates with some negative personality traits, like narcissism. But, is it a Good Science Thingy(tm)? Or did Mars being in retrograde cause the researchers to overstate their conclusions? It’s definitely one or the other!"

Click on the link below for a humerous analysis of the possible correlation between this belief and negative personality traits:

Does Belief in Astrology Correlate with Narcissism?

Self-Esteem: Beware Of Narcissism

"Plenty of research shows that there is a relationship between self-esteem and subjective well-being, or a general sense of happiness in life. Hence we understand the drive to build self-esteem in the next generation. While conceding that the intentions are good, however, Dutch psychologists Eddie Brummelman, Sander Thomaes, and Constantine Sedikides argue that the methods we often use to raise self-esteem may be creating a generation of monsters."

One does not have to look far to see the truth of these researchers' findings. Click on the link below for the details:

How You Can Raise a Narcissist

How About Administering The Most Appropriate Test To Trump?

One must be careful in accepting the results of Trump's cognitive screening test as reported by the White House physician. The test, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is quite valid and reliable for "Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Early Alzheimer's disease." However, Trump's issues appear to be more related to OTHER displays of possible mental dysfunction, such as personality disorder(s).

Narcissistic Personality Disorder seems to be high on the list of disorders that may be effecting Trump. 

Speaking of tests for mental dysfunction, this may be the most dangerous flaw in Trump.
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Narcissism

"As politics becomes more of a public performance, it draws people higher in narcissism," Twenge said. "So we will end up with more politicians who are charismatic and confident and who we like in the short term, but more who disappoint us in the long run."

Understand the psyche of both the politician and the voter.

http://www.livescience.com/53307-donald-trump-narcissism-reflects-us-culture.html