The term "God complex" is sometimes used to describe a person who believes they are exceptional and superior to others. It is an expression and not a formal diagnosis, but some traits are similar to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mary Crossan is a professor and global expert in strategic leadership The passing of Pope Francis, the ensuing Conclave, and the ...

When teaching my students about psychological defenses, many of them have a good understanding of the superiority complex. They easily describe the school bully, who enacts a type of superiority in ...