{
  "id": 16679715,
  "title": "Self-enhancement and devaluation of others during belief formation are linked to narcissistic traits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/self-enhancement-and-devaluation-of-others-during-belief-formation",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "bioRxiv",
    "slug": "biorxiv",
    "url": "https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.10.21.760328v1?rss=1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Background: Narcissistic personality traits are associated with the tendency to maintain a grandiose self-image through self-enhancement and devaluation of others. Using computational modeling, we investigated how narcissistic traits and the experience of pride are linked to how individuals form beliefs about themselves and others. Methods: Healthy individuals and individuals with psychiatric…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}