6 Sure Signs of Narcissism (quiz from Psychology Today)

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This quiz measures traits that underlie both covert and overt narcissism, so a covert narcissist should still be able to “pass” this test.
Amazing that narcissism can be assessed in 6 questions.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/resolution-not-conflict/201210/are-you-narcissist-6-sure-signs-narcissism

I scored 35. 😳 At least I’m not in the “severely narcissistic” category.

7 thoughts on “6 Sure Signs of Narcissism (quiz from Psychology Today)”

  2. “I’m only made (sic) because you … ” “Narcissistic folks …” “Narcissism lite.” Yeah, this 2012 article & questionnaire has some flaws.

    It can’t be said enough: it’s not meant to diagnose. It has more to do with behavioral habits and nothing to do with NPD.

    And how did you get 35?

    I got a 4, and you know what? It means a lot but it also means nothing. Because it’s not a serious diagnostic.

    Just be kind to yourself and others and things will work out on their own

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    • I got a 35 because I think I’m on the spectrum. Not high on the spectrum, but on it. Covert narcissism. 😳
      I always fail all the “standard” NPD tests though.

      I agree it’s a flawed test though, as most “pop-psychology” tests are. Still interesting though.

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    • I *think* my score on this test is 10 which, according to the article, is at the high end of “normal human fallibilities with room for improvement.” However, as the author of the linked post explains: “….these score interpretations are based on hunches, not an experimentally validated scoring system.  They are meant as a personal heads-up, not a clinical diagnosis.”

      I like what Jason said: “It can’t be said enough: it’s not meant to diagnose. It has more to do with behavioral habits and nothing to do with NPD.”

      My reason for saying that I *think* my score is 10, is because I don’t how objective I can really be on a self assessment test. I always wonder if I am being too hard on myself, or not hard enough.

      Jason’s concluding thought says it perfectly: “Just be kind to yourself and others and things will work out on their own”.

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