Narcissistic Traits Test: What It Measures and How to Read Your Score

This test assesses narcissistic TRAITS inspired by the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (Raskin & Terry, 1988), the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (Pincus, 2009) and the PID-5, covering BOTH documented facets: grandiose (a sense of importance, need for admiration, lack of empathy) and vulnerable (fragile self-esteem, hypersensitivity to criticism). Having good self-esteem is not pathological narcissism. This test measures traits, never a diagnosis, and must not be confused with 'narcissistic perversion' (a non-DSM notion of relational control).

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What the test measures

• An exaggerated sense of one's own importance, superiority or special nature.
• A constant search for recognition, validation and admiration.
• Difficulty putting oneself in another's shoes, a tendency to use relationships.
• Fragile self-esteem hidden behind the facade, hypersensitivity to criticism and to shame.

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How to read your score

The result reads as an intensity, not as a diagnosis:

• Weakly marked traits: The traits measured are low or balanced; they do not strongly structure your functioning.
• Moderate traits: Moderate traits emerge across the axes.
• Marked traits: Clear traits stand out and colour your functioning.
• Very marked traits (non-diagnostic screening): Dominant traits emerge. This test does not provide any diagnosis: only a professional can, after a full clinical assessment.

What your full report contains

The detailed PDF report includes:

• Introduction: This test assesses narcissistic TRAITS inspired by the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (Raskin & Terry, 1988), the Pathological Narcissism Inventory (Pincus, 2009) and the PID-5, covering BOTH documented facets: grandiose (a sense of importance, need for admiration, lack of empathy) and vulnerable (fragile self-esteem, hypersensitivity to criticism). Having good self-esteem is not pathological narcissism.
• Dimension-by-Dimension Analysis: Each dimension is analysed individually to situate your traits.
• Global Score: Your global score reflects the overall intensity of these traits; it does not constitute a diagnosis.
• Recommendations: Avenues adapted to your profile to better understand your traits.

The first 5 questions are free; the full personalised report (your precise score, your profile by dimension, your recommendations) is paid.

When to take this test

• You recognise yourself in narcissistic traits, grandiosity, empathy and want to see things clearly.
• You want a structured reading rather than a vague impression.
• You are looking for an objective starting point before discussing it with a professional if needed.

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FAQ

How long does the test take? 63 questions, around 8 min. The test has 63 questions. Does the test provide a diagnosis? No. It measures an intensity and provides landmarks; only a professional can make a diagnosis. Are my answers confidential? Yes: the test is 100% anonymous and the report is delivered directly to you.

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