How narcissistic are you?
Everyone has some ego. Is yours quiet, confident or dominant? Find out in 3 minutes, no fibbing.
What you'll discover
- ●How much your ego depends on other people's gaze
- ●How you really react to criticism, comparison and other people's success
- ●Where your self-confidence is a strength and where it becomes a weight
Possible results
- Quiet EgoYou don't need the spotlight to feel you're in the right place.
- Conscious ConfidenceYou know your worth, show it when it counts and can still listen.
- Dominant EgoYou want to be seen, recognised and admired: and you almost always manage it.
In psychology, narcissism is neither an insult nor a diagnosis: it is a personality trait we all have to different degrees, measured for decades with tools such as Raskin and Hall's Narcissistic Personality Inventory. It includes the need for admiration, the feeling of deserving special treatment, sensitivity to criticism and difficulty putting yourself in other people's shoes. Research distinguishes a grandiose form, confident and on display, from a vulnerable one, more fragile and touchy, and places both on a continuum: a little healthy narcissism supports self-esteem, too much wears out relationships. This 12-question test shows where you sit today. It is not a diagnosis and does not describe a disorder: it is a starting point for looking at yourself honestly.
A self-reflection and entertainment tool, not a diagnosis.
Frequently asked questions
What is narcissism?+
In psychology it's a personality trait everyone has to some degree: a need for admiration, a sense of superiority or special entitlement, sensitivity to criticism. It's distinct from narcissistic personality disorder, a rare clinical condition that can only be diagnosed by a specialist.
What's the difference between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism?+
Grandiose narcissism is on display: confidence, charisma, a hunger for admiration. Vulnerable narcissism is more hidden: hypersensitivity to judgement, envy, a feeling of not being recognised. Many people show a mix of the two, and this test considers them together.
Is a little narcissism normal?+
Yes. A moderate level of narcissism is linked to self-esteem, ambition and the ability to stand up for yourself. It becomes a problem when the need to be at the centre sacrifices listening, empathy and relationships.
How do I know if I'm a narcissist?+
Typical signs: difficulty admitting mistakes, irritation when others succeed, a constant need for reassurance, trouble listening without steering the conversation back to yourself. Asking «am I a narcissist?» is already a good sign: people at the extreme rarely wonder.
Is this test a diagnosis?+
No. It's a self-reflection tool inspired by questionnaires on narcissism as a trait, not a clinical test. It can't detect a personality disorder and doesn't replace an assessment by a psychologist or psychiatrist.
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