Tom Cruise: A Psychological Abnormality

A personality disorder is a psychological abnormality that is defined by the characteristics of being unusually extreme, very problematic, and a tendency to have behaviors that affect social relationships. In addition to these symptoms, an individual may be ego-syntonic, viewing everyone except themselves as the issue. These symptoms are diagnosed at an early age, and if found they will possibly affect them in early adulthood. Tom Cruise, a well- known Hollywood celebrity, can be classified as possessing a personality disorder.
Tom Cruise, both an actor and producer, is commonly known for his charming characteristics on screen. After thorough analysis of all personality disorders, it can be stated there is a possibility that Tom Cruise has

Both the anatomy and the biochemistry play a significant role. Anatomically, several parts of the brain can be responsible for personality stimulation. For example the frontal cortex, responsible for judgement and self-control, serves as a major determinant of personality development. In the case of Tom Cruise, it can be readily assumed that his frontal cortex is overstimulated. His need or desire to be the center of attention as seen in his “declaration” of love for Katie Holmes explicitly illustrates the frontal cortex’s overindulgence in the role of self enhancement. Biochemically the brain contains a set of structures called neurotransmitters. These micro-structures are responsible for a number of things including sociability and behavioral impulses. Specifically the neurotransmitter serotonin is responsible for mood regulation including emotional impulse. In his interview with Matt Lauer on the Today Show, as described in the previous paragraph, Tom Cruise exhibits overtly aggressive behavior when questioned about the relationship between scientology and its relationship to psychology. Matt Lauer’s interest in understanding Tom Cruise’s belief and perspective in the distribution of psychotic drugs for diagnosed psychological disorders ultimately turned into a battle of egos briefly illustrating Cruise’s sense of

The psychoanalytic perspective of psychology as developed by Freud initiates the belief that the development of the human ego does not take place until infancy in which they are readily able to perceive social norms and cultural expectations. In the case of Tom Cruise it is important to take a look into his childhood to understand how the psychoanalytic approach explains his development of narcissistic personality disorder. Cruise was documented as characterizing his father as an abusive man. Being that his father was abusive, he did not develop enough self-esteem as a child. Freud’s beliefs that the human ego develops when you are an infant can clutter a child’s mind which has an abnormal effect on their growth. People with low self-esteem tend to take out their anger out on others or belittle them for the things that they