Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) Test

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Narcissistic Personality Inventory

The Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) is the test most used in psychological research of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. While there are actually several versions of the NPI, this 40-question, "forced-choice" version is the one most researchers prefer. Based on the DSM clinical criteria for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), the NPI means to measure these features in the general population.

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That is what makes the test so controversial for some: it's possible to score high even if you aren't a toxic narcissist - because, based on the test, ALL narcissism is "bad" - but in reality, there is such a thing as a healthy amount of narcissism. Researchers say that people who score high on the NPI are more likely to cheat in game-play and romantic relationships. They also put themselves before others by taking more resources for themselves and leave fewer for others, and they value material things above people. They also might be obsessively concerned with their outer appearance - unless, of course, they're a covert type of narcissist.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. When people compliment me I sometimes get embarrassed. B. I know that I am good because everybody keeps telling me so.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I have a natural talent for influencing people. B. I am not good at influencing people.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. Modesty doesn’t become me. B. I am essentially a modest person.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I would do almost anything on a dare. B. I tend to be a fairly cautious person.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I prefer to blend in with the crowd. B. I like to be the center of attention.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. The thought of ruling the world frightens the hell out of me. B. If I ruled the world it would be a better place.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I can usually talk my way out of anything. B. I try to accept the consequences of my behavior.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I will be a success. B. I am not too concerned about success.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am no better or worse than most people. B. I think I am a special person.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am not sure if I would make a good leader. B. I see myself as a good leader.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am assertive. B. I wish I were more assertive.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I like to have authority over other people. B. I don’t mind following orders.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I find it easy to manipulate people. B. I don’t like it when I find myself manipulating people.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I insist upon getting the respect that is due me. B. I usually get the respect that I deserve.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I don’t particularly like to show off my body. B. I like to show off my body.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I can read people like a book. B. People are sometimes hard to understand.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. If I feel competent I am willing to take responsibility for making decisions. B. I like to take responsibility for making decisions.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I just want to be reasonably happy. B. I want to amount to something in the eyes of the world.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. My body is nothing special. B. I like to look at my body.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I try not to be a show off. B. I will usually show off if I get the chance.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I always know what I am doing. B. Sometimes I am not sure of what I am doing.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I sometimes depend on people to get things done. B. I rarely depend on anyone else to get things done.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. Sometimes I tell good stories. B. Everybody likes to hear my stories.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I expect a great deal from other people. B. I like to do things for other people.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. . A. I will never be satisfied until I get all that I deserve. B. I take my satisfactions as they come.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. Compliments embarrass me. B. I like to be complimented.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I have a strong will to power. B. Power for its own sake doesn’t interest me.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I prefer to blend in with the crowd. B. I like to be the center of attention.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I don’t care about new fads and fashions. B. I like to start new fads and fashions.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I like to look at myself in the mirror. B. I am not particularly interested in looking at myself in the mirror.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I really like to be the center of attention. B. It makes me uncomfortable to be the center of attention.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I can live my life in any way I want to. B. People can’t always live their lives in terms of what they want.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. Being an authority doesn’t mean that much to me. B. People always seem to recognize my authority.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I would prefer to be a leader. B. It makes little difference to me whether I am a leader or not.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am going to be a great person. B. I hope I am going to be successful.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. People sometimes believe what I tell them. B. I can make anybody believe anything I want them to.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am a born leader. B. Leadership is a quality that takes a long time to develop.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I wish somebody would someday write my biography. B. I don’t like people to pry into my life for any reason.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I get upset when people don’t notice how I look when I go out in public. B. I don’t mind blending into the crowd when I go out in public.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am more capable than other people. B. There is a lot that I can learn from other people.

Choose the answer that most resonates with you. A. I am much like everybody else. B. I am an extraordinary person.

Important Notes About Your NPI Score

This test cannot be considered scientific and is flawed when it comes to determining whether someone is a toxic narcissist. Instead, it focuses on specific traits that may be considered narcissism based on the definition of ” simple self-interest” and/or “self-esteem or self-confidence.” This is completely different than a toxic or malignant narcissist and someone who has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.
This result you get on this test does not constitute a diagnosis or medical advice of any kind. See your own medical professional to be diagnosed or for medical advice.
This test does not offer the full spectrum of scoring as it does not take into account the seven narcissistic component traits as outlined in the next section.
The average score for the general population is 15.3. The average score for celebrities is 17.8.
It’s really important that you consider which traits are dominant. So, a final score that reflects more points on vanity, entitlement, exhibitionism, and exploitativeness should raise more concern than a high score in authority, self-sufficiency, and superiority, for example.
Even an empath may get a relatively high score based on the qualities outlined below. Again, this test is flawed and offers no diagnosis of any kind.
Visit this post for a written version of the NPI with a more comprehensive scoring guide.

The seven narcissistic component traits by question:

Authority: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 32, 33, 36

Self-sufficiency: 17, 21, 22, 31, 34, 39

Superiority: 4, 9, 26, 37, 40

Exhibitionism: 2, 3, 7, 20, 28, 30, 38

Exploitativeness: 6, 13, 16, 23, 35

Vanity: 15, 19, 29

Entitlement: 5, 14, 18, 24, 25, 27

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Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) Test