Narcissistic Personality Test: Free NPI Quiz & Score

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Ever wondered how to check the traits of narcissism?

This interactive Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) quiz is designed to give you some insights into excessive self-love and personality quirks related to narcissism. Dive in to check if you have any of the traits of this personality type.

Please note that this is not a diagnostic tool, but only a fascinating way to understand subclinical narcissism based on the renowned Raskin and Hall (1988) inventory.

Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI)

This interactive quiz uses the Narcissistic Personality Inventory to explore traits of self-love.

About the NPI: Developed by Raskin and Hall (1979), the NPI measures narcissism as a personality trait, focusing on subclinical or normal expressions rather than diagnosing Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). A high score on this inventory does not indicate a diagnosis of NPD.

How to Participate: The test includes forty pairs of statements. For each pair, select the statement that best reflects your personality. If both statements resonate equally, choose the one you consider most important. Most individuals complete this assessment in five to ten minutes.

Important Note: This assessment is strictly for educational purposes and should not be considered psychological advice.

Source: Raskin, R.; Terry, H. (1988). “A principal-components analysis of the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and further evidence of its construct validity”. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Vol 54(5), 890-902.

For each pair of items, choose the one you identify with most. If both apply equally, select the one you believe is more significant.

1. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

2. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

3. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

4. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

5. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

6. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

7. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

8. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

9. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

10. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

11. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

I am assertive. I wish I were more assertive.

12. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

13. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

14. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

15. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

16. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

17. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

18. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

19. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

20. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

21. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

22. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

23. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

24. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

25. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

26. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

Compliments embarrass me. I like to be complimented.

27. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

28. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

29. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

30. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

31. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

32. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

33. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

34. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

35. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

36. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

37. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

38. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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.

39. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

40. For this pair of items, choose the one that you most identify with:

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

Your NPI Results

Here are your results from the Narcissistic Personality Inventory:

Your score is 0 out of 40. Keep in mind that higher scores suggest greater levels of narcissism.

Final Words

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive need for admiration, a grandiose sense of self-importance, and a lack of empathy for others. It can lead to significant relationship difficulties and is often associated with other mental health issues.

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