Hubris syndrome.

Clinical Medicine : Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London
David Owen

Abstract

Hubris syndrome is associated with power, more likely to manifest itself the longer the person exercises power and the greater the power they exercise. A syndrome not to be applied to anyone with existing mental illness or brain damage. Usually symptoms abate when the person no longer exercises power. It is less likely to develop in people who retain a personal modesty, remain open to criticism, have a degree of cynicism or well developed sense of humour. Four heads of government in the last 100 years are singled out as having developed hubris syndrome: David Lloyd George, Margaret Thatcher, George W Bush and Tony Blair.

Citations

Oct 1, 2013·Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior·Peter GarrardDavid Owen
Sep 10, 2014·Personality and Mental Health·Peter TyrerScott Weich

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