Posted: 25 January 2024 | Updated: 16 February 2024
Here is a free online test to assess the symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder.
It consists of 17 short questions and will take you approximately 6-7 minutes to complete.
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Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for possible suggestions for treatment and support.
For your awareness, this self-test was inspired by well-respected measures including the Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire Fourth Edition Plus (PDQ-4), the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5), and criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Our Narcissistic Personality Disorder Test, though inspired by recognized criteria such as the PDQ-4, PID-5, and DSM-5, is a distinct, non-affiliated tool crafted for users seeking personal insights into narcissistic traits.
The test is intended for personal use only and the results should serve as a guide for further assessment by a qualified health professional.
It is important to stress again that this test is not a diagnostic tool and that a correct diagnosis can only be made by a qualified professional, such as a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, after a comprehensive assessment.
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The test is usually used to assess adult individuals who may be experiencing symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder.
Yes, it's possible. Many people might display some narcissistic traits such as self-centeredness or arrogance without meeting the criteria for narcissistic personality disorder. If these traits are not pervasive, persistent, and in different contexts, they might not signify a disorder.
No, the results of the narcissistic personality disorder test are not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
The test results are scored based on the following scales: Very often - 4, Often - 3, Sometimes - 2, Rarely - 1, Never - 0.
The scores of the individual questions, except for question 13 (which is a control question and is not scored), are added together to provide an overall total.
Score 42-64: Your score suggests that you may be experiencing symptoms characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder.
Score less than 42: Your score indicates that you may not be experiencing symptoms consistent with narcissistic personality disorder.
If your score indicates possible symptoms of narcissistic personality disorder, it's important to seek professional help. Reach out to a qualified mental health professional who can provide a comprehensive assessment and discuss potential treatment options with you.
Yes, you can take the test on behalf of someone else, but please bear in mind that the accuracy of the results may be compromised. This is because the test is designed to be a self-report, and individuals can best report their own feelings and behaviors. Nevertheless, if you're concerned about a loved one and have observed their behavior closely over a period of time, you might still find the test useful as a general guide.
Bach, B., Sellbom, M., in Simonsen, E. (2018). Personality inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) in clinical versus nonclinical individuals: Generalizability of psychometric features. Assessment, 25(7), 815-825. Article URL
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