Narcissism Test | Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-40)

Question 1 of 40 Leadership

Select the statement that best describes you.

I have a natural talent for influencing people. I am not good at influencing people.

Question 2 of 40 Grandiosity

Select the statement that best describes you.

Modesty doesn’t become me. I am essentially a modest person.

Question 3 of 40 Risk Taking

Select the statement that best describes you.

I would do almost anything on a dare. I tend to be a fairly cautious person.

Question 4 of 40 Self-Importance

Select the statement that best describes you.

When people compliment me I sometimes get embarrassed. I know that I am good because everybody keeps telling me so.

Question 5 of 40 Leadership

Select the statement that best describes you.

The thought of ruling the world frightens the hell out of me. If I ruled the world it would be a better place.

Question 6 of 40 Interpersonal

Select the statement that best describes you.

I can usually talk my way out of anything. I try to accept the consequences of my behavior.

Question 7 of 40 Attention Seeking

Select the statement that best describes you.

I prefer to blend in with the crowd. I like to be the center of attention.

Question 8 of 40 Achievement

Select the statement that best describes you.

I will be a success. I am not too concerned about success.

Question 9 of 40 Grandiosity

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am no better or worse than most people. I think I am a special person.

Question 10 of 40 Leadership

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am not sure if I would make a good leader. I see myself as a good leader.

Question 11 of 40 Dominance

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am assertive. I wish I were more assertive.

Question 12 of 40 Dominance

Select the statement that best describes you.

I like to have authority over other people. I don’t mind following orders.

Question 13 of 40 Interpersonal

Select the statement that best describes you.

I find it easy to manipulate people. I don’t like it when I find myself manipulating people.

Question 14 of 40 Respect Seeking

Select the statement that best describes you.

I insist upon getting the respect that is due me. I usually get the respect that I deserve.

Question 15 of 40 Appearance

Select the statement that best describes you.

I don’t particularly like to show off my body. I like to show off my body.

Question 16 of 40 Interpersonal

Select the statement that best describes you.

I can read people like a book. People are sometimes hard to understand.

Question 17 of 40 Leadership

Select the statement that best describes you.

If I feel competent I am willing to take responsibility for making decisions. I like to take responsibility for making decisions.

Question 18 of 40 Achievement

Select the statement that best describes you.

I just want to be reasonably happy. I want to amount to something in the eyes of the world.

Question 19 of 40 Appearance

Select the statement that best describes you.

My body is nothing special. I like to look at my body.

Question 20 of 40 Attention Seeking

Select the statement that best describes you.

I try not to be a show off. I will usually show off if I get the chance.

Question 21 of 40 Confidence

Select the statement that best describes you.

I always know what I am doing. Sometimes I am not sure of what I am doing.

Question 22 of 40 Independence

Select the statement that best describes you.

I sometimes depend on people to get things done. I rarely depend on anyone else to get things done.

Question 23 of 40 Attention Seeking

Select the statement that best describes you.

Sometimes I tell good stories. Everybody likes to hear my stories.

Question 24 of 40 Expectations

Select the statement that best describes you.

I expect a great deal from other people. I like to do things for other people.

Question 25 of 40 Expectations

Select the statement that best describes you.

I will never be satisfied until I get all that I deserve. I take my satisfactions as they come.

Question 26 of 40 Validation

Select the statement that best describes you.

Compliments embarrass me. I like to be complimented.

Question 27 of 40 Power

Select the statement that best describes you.

I have a strong will to power. Power for its own sake doesn’t interest me.

Question 28 of 40 Trend Seeking

Select the statement that best describes you.

I don’t care about new fads and fashions. I like to start new fads and fashions.

Question 29 of 40 Appearance

Select the statement that best describes you.

I like to look at myself in the mirror. I am not particularly interested in looking at myself in the mirror.

Question 30 of 40 Attention Seeking

Select the statement that best describes you.

I really like to be the center of attention. It makes me uncomfortable to be the center of attention.

Question 31 of 40 Autonomy

Select the statement that best describes you.

I can live my life in any way I want to. People can’t always live their lives in terms of what they want.

Question 32 of 40 Dominance

Select the statement that best describes you.

Being an authority doesn’t mean that much to me. People always seem to recognize my authority.

Question 33 of 40 Leadership

Select the statement that best describes you.

I would prefer to be a leader. It makes little difference to me whether I am a leader or not.

Question 34 of 40 Grandiosity

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am going to be a great person. I hope I am going to be successful.

Question 35 of 40 Interpersonal

Select the statement that best describes you.

People sometimes believe what I tell them. I can make anybody believe anything I want them to.

Question 36 of 40 Leadership

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am a born leader. Leadership is a quality that takes a long time to develop.

Question 37 of 40 Recognition

Select the statement that best describes you.

I wish somebody would someday write my biography. I don’t like people to pry into my life for any reason.

Question 38 of 40 Appearance

Select the statement that best describes you.

I get upset when people don’t notice how I look when I go out in public. I don’t mind blending into the crowd when I go out in public.

Question 39 of 40 Grandiosity

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am more capable than other people. There is a lot that I can learn from other people.

Question 40 of 40 Grandiosity

Select the statement that best describes you.

I am much like everybody else. I am an extraordinary person.