Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-40)
The Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-40) is one of the most widely used self-report measures of narcissistic personality traits in non-clinical populations. The assessment measures traits associated with grandiosity, entitlement, authority, superiority, self-admiration, and interpersonal dominance. The NPI-40 is based on a dimensional understanding of narcissistic traits rather than a clinical diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Many individuals may display certain narcissistic characteristics without meeting the criteria for a personality disorder. The assessment is frequently used in psychological research, personality studies, and self-reflection contexts to explore patterns of confidence, leadership, self-image, social influence, and attention-seeking behavior.
Read each pair of statements carefully and select the statement that best describes you. There are no right or wrong answers. Choose the option that feels most accurate to your personality and typical behavior.
This assessment is intended for educational and self-reflection purposes only and does not provide a clinical diagnosis. Results should be interpreted within the broader context of personality and behavior.
The NPI-40 is scored using a binary forced-choice format. Each response scores 1 point for selecting the narcissistic statement and 0 points for selecting the non-narcissistic statement. Total raw scores are calculated by summing all responses, with the total score ranging from 0 to 40. Higher scores represent a greater concentration of narcissistic personality traits. Scores are distributed across six distinct sub-scales (Authority, Superiority, Exhibitionism, Manipulativeness, Self-Sufficiency, and Entitlement), which are standardized to a 0–100 scale for comparative profiling.
A. I have a natural talent for influencing people. B. I am not good at influencing people.
A. Modesty doesn’t become me. B. I am essentially a modest person.
A. I would do almost anything on a dare. B. I tend to be a fairly cautious person.
A. When people compliment me I sometimes get embarrassed. B. I know that I am good because everybody keeps telling me so.
A. If I ruled the world it would be a better place. B. The thought of ruling the world frightens me.
A. I can usually talk my way out of anything. B. I try to accept the consequences of my behavior.
A. I prefer to blend in with the crowd. B. I like to be the center of attention.
A. I will be a success. B. I am not too concerned about success.
A. I am no better or worse than most people. B. I think I am a special person.
A. I see myself as a good leader. B. I am not sure if I would make a good leader.
A. I am assertive. B. I wish I were more assertive.
A. I like to have authority over other people. B. I don't mind following orders.
A. I find it easy to manipulate people. B. I don't like it when I find myself manipulating people.
A. I insist upon getting the respect that is due me. B. I usually get the respect that I deserve.
A. I don't particularly like to show off my body. B. I like to show off my body.
A. I can read people like a book. B. People are sometimes hard to understand.
A. I like to take responsibility for making decisions. B. I like to have others make decisions for me.
A. I am happy to be more or less like everyone else. B. I want to amount to something in the eyes of the world.
A. My body is nothing special. B. I like to look at my body.
A. I try not to be a show-off. B. I will usually show off if I get the chance.
A. I always know what I am doing. B. Sometimes I am not sure of what I am doing.
A. I sometimes depend on people to get things done. B. I rarely depend on anyone else to get things done.
A. Everybody likes to hear my stories. B. I sometimes tell stories that people don't want to hear.
A. I expect a great deal from other people. B. I like to do things for other people.
A. I will never be satisfied until I get all that I deserve. B. I take satisfaction in what I have.
A. Compliments make me feel uneasy. B. I like to be complimented.
A. I have a strong will to power. B. Power for its own sake doesn't interest me.
A. I don't care about new fads and fashions. B. I like to start new fads and fashions.
A. I like to look at myself in the mirror. B. I am not particularly interested in looking at myself in the mirror.
A. I really like to be the center of attention. B. It makes me uncomfortable to be the center of attention.
A. I can live my life in any way I want to. B. People can't always live their lives in the terms they want to.
A. Being an authority doesn't mean that much to me. B. People always seem to recognize my authority.
A. I would prefer to be a leader. B. It makes little difference to me whether I am a leader or a follower.
A. I am going to be a great person. B. I hope I am going to be successful.
A. People usually believe what I tell them. B. I can make anybody believe anything I want them to.
A. I am a born leader. B. Leadership is a quality that takes a long time to develop.
A. I wish somebody would someday write my biography. B. I don't like people to know too much about my life.
A. I don't mind blending into the crowd when I go out in public. B. I get upset when people don't notice how I look when I go out in public.
A. I am more capable than other people. B. There is a lot I can learn from other people.
A. I am an extraordinary person. B. I am much like everybody else.
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