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Narcissism test
Am I a narcissist? Rate 16 honest statements about attention, status and empathy to see where you fall on the narcissism scale, and what your score does and doesn't mean.
Your answers are scored in this tab. Nothing is uploaded, saved, or sent anywhere. This is a self-check, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified professional can diagnose a mental health condition.
About this test
Narcissism is a personality trait that everyone has to some degree. It runs from healthy self-confidence to a strong need for admiration, a sense of entitlement and little interest in other people's feelings. Psychologists have measured it since Raskin and Hall's Narcissistic Personality Inventory in 1979.
The statements here were written for cv.cm and are not a clinical instrument. Half are reversed, so agreeing with everything doesn't raise your score. Narcissistic personality disorder is a rare condition that only a qualified professional can diagnose, and a high score here doesn't mean you have it. This test is about you: it isn't meant for labeling a partner, a parent or anybody else.
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FAQ
Can this test tell me whether I'm a narcissist?
It shows how strongly you recognize some narcissistic traits in yourself. It can't diagnose narcissistic personality disorder, which needs a professional assessment of long-standing patterns and the harm they cause.
How is the score worked out?
Each statement scores 0 to 4, half reversed, so the total runs from 0 to 64. 21 or less is low, 22 to 42 is medium, and 43 or more is high. The bands are a guide for this test, not clinical cut-offs.
Is some narcissism healthy?
Yes. Confidence, ambition and enjoying recognition are normal. Problems start when the need for admiration comes at other people's expense or when any criticism feels unbearable.
What if someone close to me behaves like a narcissist?
A quiz taken on someone else's behalf can't tell you much. Focus on the behavior and how it affects you. If you feel controlled, belittled or unsafe, talk to someone you trust, a counselor or a local support service.