Which term refers to uncaring abuse of others for personal gain?

• A. Malice
• B. Apathy
• C. Narcissism
• D. Aggression

Answer: (C)

This question centers on recognizing a personality tendency that drives someone to put their own needs first and use others as tools to get ahead. Narcissism describes a pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a marked lack of empathy. People with narcissistic traits often exploit others to achieve personal gains, take credit for others’ work, and show little concern for the harm they cause. Malice involves deliberate ill will and a wish to hurt others, which is more about intent to harm rather than a consistent pattern of self-serving manipulation. Apathy is a lack of interest or concern, not necessarily an active pattern of exploiting others for gain. Aggression is hostile behavior aimed at dominating or harming, but not inherently tied to a self-centered pattern of using people as means to an end. So the term that best fits “uncaring abuse of others for personal gain” is narcissism.