Description
Book SynopsisThis vibrant book examines individual and societal factors contributing to the rise of lying, cheating, bullying, and narcissism, with emphasis on the influence of Trumpism and the valuing of getting things done over the importance of self-discipline and issues of morality.
George Bear explores individual and environmental factors that influence the development of self-discipline. He examines reasons for the growing prevalence of lying, cheating, bullying, and narcissism and their underlying factors, and the role of parenting and peer relationships in their development. The volume highlights the critical roles that moral reasoning, moral emotions, and mechanisms of moral disengagement play in dishonest and harmful behavior.
Lying, Cheating, Bullying, and Narcissism is for students and scholars of child development, parenting, psychopathology, and criminology; professionals in psychology, mental health, and education; as well as others interested in the preval
Table of Contents
1. Getting Things Done: Trumpism and The New Normal 2. Lying 3. Trump: A role model for lying 4. Cheating 5. Trump: A role model for cheating 6. Bullying 7. Trump: A role model for bullying 8. Narcissism 9. Trump: A role model for narcissism 10. Moral reasoning, moral emotions, and mechanisms of moral disengagement 11. How Trump lies, cheats, and bullies while still loving himself 12. Development of a liar, cheat, bully, and narcissist 13. Implications and recommendations
