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1. Provide a good summary or explanation for the author’s position as presented in the reading.

2. What information does the author use to support his position? Is this good evidence? Why are why not?

3. What assumptions does the author make? Are these assumptions valid?

4. After reading this article, do you agree with the following statement: “ We are raising a generation of delusional narcissists.” Explain why or why not.

5. Dr. Twenge found that students today score higher on narcissism than in previous generations. Provide an alternative explanation for this finding not included in the article.

6. Look at the graph provided at the end of the article and explain what the graph is indicating.

7. Which of the three graphs shown below correctly summarizes the information described in the first paragraph of the article? Indicate your answer as A,B, or C AND then explain why you chose the graph. In other words, explain what the chosen graph is indicating.

Test Scores

Test Scores

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% of Students Who Say % of Students Who Say

They Are Gifted They Are Gifted

A B

% of Students Who Say

They Are Gifted

C

8. Considering the research method used in Twenge’s research (results described in the graph), can anything be concluded about the causes of these results? Why or why not?

9. If the trend in narcissism continues, as described in this study, how would you expect the measures of narcissism to look in future research?

10. In what ways does your own culture (history, values, politics, economics, communication styles, beliefs and practices shape your view of the Generation described in the article? In your environment how would you address the pertinent issues regarding the civic responsibilities of your community based on this article?