Attributes evaluation

 

Deep Thought Test

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•  (1) Ad Hominem: Attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself1.
• (2) Straw Man: Misrepresenting or oversimplifying someone’s argument to make it easier to attack2.
• (3) Red Herring: Introducing irrelevant information to distract from the main issue1.
• (4) Equivocation: Using ambiguous language to mislead or misrepresent the truth1.
• (5) Slippery Slope: Arguing that a small first step will inevitably lead to a chain of related (negative) events12.
• (6) Hasty Generalization: Drawing a broad conclusion from a small or unrepresentative sample12.
• (7) Appeal to Authority: Claiming something is true because an authority figure says so, without further evidence1.
• (8) False Dilemma (False Dichotomy): Presenting only two extreme options as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives1.
• (9) Bandwagon Fallacy: Arguing something is correct or good because it is popular1.
• (10) Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc: Assuming that because one event follows another, the first caused the second2.
• (11) Moral Equivalence: Comparing minor misdeeds with major atrocities as if they are equally immoral2.
• (12) Inflation of Conflict: Suggesting that because experts disagree, no conclusion can be reached3.
• (13) If-by-Whiskey: Supporting both sides of an issue using ambiguous or emotionally charged language3.
• (14) Incomplete Comparison: Making a comparison without enough information to be meaningful3.
• (15) Intentionality Fallacy: Insisting that the meaning of a statement must align with the creator’s intent, disregarding other interpretations3.
• (16) Kettle Logic: Using multiple, inconsistent arguments to defend a position3.
• (17) Ludic Fallacy: Ignoring the impact of unpredictable, real-world factors in probabilistic reasoning3.
• (18) Lump of Labour Fallacy: Believing the amount of work in an economy is fixed and can be distributed at will3.
• (19) McNamara Fallacy: Relying only on quantitative data and ignoring qualitative factors3.

•  (20) Anchoring Bias: Relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered6.
• (21) Apophenia: Perceiving meaningful connections between unrelated things6.
• (22) Availability Bias: Overestimating the importance of information that comes to mind easily46.
• (23) Confirmation Bias: Favoring information that confirms existing beliefs and ignoring contradictory evidence6.
• (24) Self-Serving Bias: Attributing successes to oneself and failures to external factors4.
• (25) Bandwagon Effect: Adopting beliefs or behaviors because many others do so4.
• (26) Fundamental Attribution Error: Overemphasizing personal characteristics and underestimating situational factors when judging others’ actions4.
• (27) Halo Effect: Letting one positive trait influence overall perception of a person4.
• (28) Dunning-Kruger Effect: Overestimating one’s knowledge or competence in a domain due to lack of expertise4.
• (29) Ingroup Bias: Favoring members of one’s own group over outsiders4.
• (30) Projection Bias: Overestimating how much others share one’s beliefs or feelings4.
• (31) Cognitive Dissonance: Discomfort from holding contradictory beliefs, leading to rationalization or denial6.
• (32) Normalcy Bias: Refusing to plan for disasters that haven’t happened before6.
• (33) Effort Justification: Attributing more value to outcomes that required significant effort6.
• (34) Illusory Superiority: Overestimating one’s positive qualities compared to others6.
• (35) Overconfidence Effect: Having excessive confidence in one’s own answers or judgments6.
• (36) Planning Fallacy: Underestimating the time needed to complete tasks6.
• (37) Restraint Bias: Overestimating one’s ability to resist temptation6.
• (38) Trait Ascription Bias: Viewing oneself as more variable and others as more predictable in behavior6.
• (39) Third-Person Effect: Believing others are more affected by media messages than oneself6.

•  (40) Grandiose sense of self-importance: Believing one is superior, unique, or more important than others148.
• (41) Preoccupation with power, beauty, or success: Constantly seeking status, admiration, or achievement145.
• (42) Entitlement: Expecting special treatment or automatic compliance with their expectations1345.
• (43) Need for excessive admiration: Requiring constant praise and validation from others1345.
• (44) Belief they can only associate with high-status people: Preferring to be around people they view as equally special or important14.
• (45) Interpersonally exploitative: Taking advantage of others to achieve their own ends1345.
• (46) Lack of empathy: Difficulty recognizing or caring about the feelings and needs of others13456.
• (47) Arrogance and haughty behaviors: Displaying snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing attitudes13458.
• (48) Envy of others or belief that others are envious of them: Feeling resentful of others’ success or believing others are jealous of them13456.
• (49) Fragile self-esteem: Despite outward confidence, their self-worth is easily threatened by criticism or perceived failure5.
• (50) Manipulative and controlling: Using deceit or manipulation to get what they want5.
• (51) Obsession with power and success: Fixating on achieving status, wealth, or control, often at the expense of ethics or relationships5.
• (52) Lack of respect for boundaries: Disregarding others’ privacy, time, or needs5.
• (53) Emotional volatility: Experiencing intense mood swings, especially when their self-image is challenged5.

• (54) Empathy: Deep concern for others’ feelings and needs, often prioritizing them above one’s own25.
• (55) Humility: A realistic and modest view of oneself, without seeking admiration or special treatment25.
• (56) Selflessness: Willingness to help others, sometimes to the point of self-sacrifice35.
• (57) Discomfort with attention: Preferring to avoid the spotlight and recognition, unlike narcissists who crave it158.
• (58) Difficulty accepting praise: Struggling to receive compliments, gifts, or help, even when needed15.
• (59) Putting others first: Consistently prioritizing others’ needs and desires over personal wants235.
• (60) High sensitivity to others’ emotions: Strong ability to sense and respond to the emotional states of those around them25.
• (62) Low self-focus: Minimal concern with one’s own achievements or status; focus is on supporting others235.
• (63) Boundary issues (in echoists): May have trouble asserting their own needs or saying no, leading to over-giving or burnout5.
• (64) Avoidance of conflict and self-promotion: Reluctance to assert oneself, promote personal accomplishments, or engage in competition258.

Echoism: The Most Direct Opposite

(65) Echoism is often cited as the direct opposite of narcissism. Echoists fear being perceived as narcissistic, avoid attention, and suppress their own needs to avoid burdening others. While this can lead to self-neglect, it is a clear contrast to narcissistic self-absorption and entitlement1258.

Altruism and Empathy

(66) Altruists and empaths also represent the opposite end of the narcissism spectrum, characterized by genuine care for others, generosity, and fulfillment from helping rather than receiving admiration or attention35.