Personality

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Test

Do I have narcissistic personality disorder? This self-assessment can help determine if you may exhibit symptoms of narcissism.

Deen Mohd
Deen Mohd
8 Min Read

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) has outlined criteria for diagnosing narcissism, and according to this, an individual must exhibit at least five traits of narcissistic personality disorder. This test aims to assess your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and identify any specific traits and characteristics that may be associated with a narcissistic personality disorder.

The test consists of 32 items, and you need to indicate how well each item applies to you. You should indicate “strongly agree” if the item best describes you, and “strongly disagree” if it does not apply to you.

Question 1 of 32

I tend to praise and acknowledge the achievements or talents of others.

Question 2 of 32

I often find myself overstating my achievements or accomplishments.

Question 3 of 32

I always feel superior to others in certain areas or at certain tasks

Question 4 of 32

I believe I deserve more recognition or rewards than others.

Question 5 of 32

Do you often daydream or fantasize about having success, power, or attractiveness?

Question 6 of 32

Do you often find yourself daydreaming or fantasizing about scenarios where you are praised, admired, or held in high regard?

Question 7 of 32

I often have a strong belief that I will attain great success or fame in the future, even if there is little evidence to support it.

Question 8 of 32

I find myself constantly daydreaming about idealized versions of my life, relationships, or achievements.

Question 9 of 32

I often feel superior to others and expect to be treated as such.

Question 10 of 32

I often feel find myself easily frustrated or angry when others do not recognize my talents and abilities.

Question 11 of 32

I often compare myself to others and try to outdo them in every way.

Question 12 of 32

I often feel that I should always be given priority over others.

Question 13 of 32

I have little or no tolerance for criticism or disagreement.

Question 14 of 32

I often feel that others are jealous of my success and often talk about my achievements with others.

Question 15 of 32

I believe I am always right, and there is no room to rethink whether I may be wrong.

Question 16 of 32

I often face trouble forming deep and meaningful relationships.

Question 17 of 32

I never manipulate others for my own gain.

Question 18 of 32

I do not have a tendency to take advantage of others' weaknesses or vulnerabilities for my own benefit.

Question 19 of 32

I have a pattern of making promises that I have no intention of keeping, in order to get what I want from others.

Question 20 of 32

I always feel that others should always be available to serve my needs and make sacrifices for me.

Question 21 of 32

Putting myself in others' shoes and understanding their emotions and perspectives is a waste of time.

Question 22 of 32

I do not have difficulty empathizing with others when they are going through difficult times or experiences.

Question 23 of 32

I do not consider others' feelings and well-being when using them to meet my own needs and goals.

Question 24 of 32

I always believe that people bring their misfortunes upon themselves.

Question 25 of 32

I often feel upset or resentful when someone else succeeds or achieves something that I want

Question 26 of 32

I often feel a sense of satisfaction or pleasure when someone else fails or experiences misfortune.

Question 27 of 32

I often feel threatened by the success of others and worry that it diminishes my own accomplishments.

Question 28 of 32

I often sabotage someone else's success or spread rumors about them to bring them down.

Question 29 of 32

I frequently interrupt or talk over others in conversations.

Question 30 of 32

I frequently disregard the opinions or feelings of others.

Question 31 of 32

I frequently take credit for other people's work or accomplishments.

Question 32 of 32

I often struggle to admit when I am wrong or when I make mistakes.

8 Narcissistic traits explained

Grandiosity

Grandiosity refers to an exaggerated sense of one’s abilities, talent, importance, and power. People with grandiosity believe that they are superior to others, have an inflated sense of self-esteem, and seek attention from others. They often expect others to treat them with special treatment and privileges without any proper reason. Please keep in mind that grandiosity is considered a major trait of narcissistic personality disorder, but it can also be present in other mental health disorders such as antisocial personality disorder. Mental health professionals consider this trait severe only when it causes interpersonal conflicts and impairs personal and professional life.

Fantasy

Enjoying or engaging with fantasy or daydreaming is a normal and healthy aspect of human imagination and creativity. It can help in exploring new ideas, emotions, and experiences, but people with narcissistic personality disorder often engage in grandiose fantasies about their power, relationships, and abilities. Not every person with narcissistic personality disorder exhibits every trait associated with the disorder, and some individuals may have a lower score in the “fantasy” dimension of narcissistic personality disorder. Therefore, a low score in this dimension does not necessarily mean that a person does not have Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Specialness

People suffering from narcissistic personality disorder often feel unique and special, have an inflated sense of their own importance, and feel the need to be admired by others. Normal and healthy self-esteem or confidence can sometimes lead to feelings of specialness, but in the context of narcissistic personality disorder, it is an exaggerated and unrealistic belief in one’s own superiority. People with this disorder also have a sense of insecurity and a need for validation from others regarding their unrealistic beliefs, which can result in difficulties in relationships and interpersonal conflicts as well as in day-to-day functioning.

Entitlement

People with narcissistic personality disorder believe in their own abilities and have an entitlement to special treatment from others. They strongly believe that they are deserving of receiving admiration, attention, and respect from others, even if they do not deserve it.

Exploitation

Exploitation is also considered a major trait of narcissistic disorder. People with this trait engage in exploitative behavior for their own gain without considering the harm it may cause to the other person.

Lack of empathy

People with narcissistic personality disorder show signs of lack of empathy and they show shallow emotions and can not feel the sufferings of other people around them.

Envy

Feeling a little jealous when someone gets successful is a natural and normal emotion, but people with narcissistic personalities experience envy when they find others threaten their entitlement with success and power. They also belittle others and spread rumors against individuals who they perceive are gaining success.

Arrogance

Arrogant people always believe that their beliefs and opinions are always justified and they try hard not to listen to others when others reject or disagree with their suggestions. They also dismiss perspectives and feedback from others and try hard to present others’ ideas as inferior or unimportant.

Is this narcissism test accurate?

We try to validate the accuracy of all screening tests, and our evaluation is based on user feedback. So far, we have received positive responses from test takers, but this tool is not for diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder. The accuracy may also depend on your honesty in answering the questions.

This test was developed by Deen Mohd and is clinically reviewed by Dr. Amir Husain, Ph.D. in psychology.

What is the purpose of a narcissism test?

When I started developing this test, my aim was to develop a standard narcissistic personality disorder inventory that could assess the level of narcissistic traits such as grandiosity, self-importance, entitlement, lack of empathy, etc. After I finished developing it, I got it reviewed by some psychologists and psychology teachers, and they also found that it may prove to be beneficial for individuals who are willing to seek professional help. So the main purpose of this self-assessment is to help people keep track of their level of traits associated with narcissism and seek professional help if they find that symptoms are interfering with their personal and professional lives.

What if I got a high score on this self-test?

As I have earlier said, the DSM-5 outlines criteria for the diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder, and it states that an individual must exhibit at least five traits associated with this personality disorder. In this test, I have covered eight traits that are considered major traits of narcissistic personality disorder.

On the results page, you will find the percentage likelihood of the trait along with the overall likelihood of this disorder. If you have a high level of likelihood of exhibiting symptoms of this disorder, it does not necessarily mean you are suffering from it.

The results of this test can also help mental health professionals gain insights into an individual’s subclinical narcissism traits and may also guide treatment and support. Please keep in mind that a single self-assessment or inventory is not sufficient for the diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder.

What is the best narcissist test?

There is no single test that I can say is the best or even my own and they are used for self-evaluation but not self-diagnosis. Narcissistic personality disorder shares a lot of traits that are associated with other mental health conditions so it is difficult to diagnose you should not rely on a single self-assessment and it needs a though evaluation and clinical interview and a history of the symptoms.

However, self-assessments have proven to help people get the proper diagnosis by mental health professionals and are the valuable first steps toward getting treatment and support.

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