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Narcissistic Traits Test: Screen for Narcissistic Personality
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at narcissistic traits from several angles: the sense of being above others, the need for recognition in order to feel steady, difficulty taking into account what others are going through, and the sensitivity to shame that the façade conceals. The report describes these traits and how they combine, particularly lack of empathy and vulnerability, which often go hand in hand.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60. You can answer it for yourself, or about someone else. In the latter case, the answers reflect your perception: they cannot establish that person’s intentions or provide a diagnosis.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Narcissistic Traits Test: Screen for Narcissistic Personality — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at narcissistic traits from several angles and describes their two forms: grandiose and vulnerable. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This interactive test looks at the place you give yourself among others, the need for recognition, attention to what others are going through, sensitivity to criticism, and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Your place among others If, in a group, you see yourself as above most of the people present. If, when standing in line, you're just an ordinary person like everyone else. Recognition If, when one of your successes goes unnoticed, the frustration stays with you for a long time. If you feel satisfied when you finish a task, even if nobody notices. Attention to others If, after listening to a friend's worries for a while, you tune out. If you notice when someone close to you isn't doing well, even if they don't say a word. Sensitivity to criticism If a comment about a minor detail of something you've done hurts you. If you listen to critical feedback on something you did and calmly file it away. Readiness to change If what you have just described weighs on your daily life. If you want to change the way you function day to day.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Grandiosity- The position you assign yourself relative to others, and the treatment you expect as a result. The report describes a self-image; it makes no judgment about your actual merits.
- ●Need for admiration- The role outside recognition plays in your balance: a pleasant extra, or a support you need. This dimension looks at that role, not at how much recognition you receive.
- ●Lack of empathy and exploitation- How much room you give other people's needs when they compete with your own. This area assesses a trade-off, not an inability to perceive what others are going through.
- ●Narcissistic vulnerability- The other side of the same pattern: what a blow to your image becomes inside you once the moment has passed. Here the report looks at how long the echo lasts, more than at the reaction in the moment.
- ●Readiness to change- What you say about it today, kept separate from the other four areas: how much weight you give the issue, and your wish for something to change.
- ●Your view of these traits- The way you explain these traits to yourself, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view of these traits, which the report then comes back to.
Reference frameworks and authors
- based on Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5) (Krueger, Derringer, Markon, Watson & Skodol, 2012)
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- based on Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) (Raskin & Hall, 1979)
- based on Pathological Narcissism Inventory (PNI) (Pincus, Ansell, Pimentel, Cain, Wright & Levy, 2009)
Why take this test?
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This test looks at narcissistic traits from several angles: the sense of being above others, the need for recognition in order to feel steady, difficulty taking into account what others are going through, and the sensitivity to shame that the façade conceals. The report describes these traits and how they combine, particularly lack of empathy and vulnerability, which often go hand in hand.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Grandiosity, Need for admiration, Lack of empathy and exploitation, Narcissistic vulnerability, Your view of these traits. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Grandiosity
The position you assign yourself relative to others, and the treatment you expect as a result. The report describes a self-image; it makes no judgment about your actual merits.
Need for admiration
The role outside recognition plays in your balance: a pleasant extra, or a support you need. This dimension looks at that role, not at how much recognition you receive.
Lack of empathy and exploitation
How much room you give other people's needs when they compete with your own. This area assesses a trade-off, not an inability to perceive what others are going through.
Narcissistic vulnerability
The other side of the same pattern: what a blow to your image becomes inside you once the moment has passed. Here the report looks at how long the echo lasts, more than at the reaction in the moment.
Readiness to change
What you say about it today, kept separate from the other four areas: how much weight you give the issue, and your wish for something to change.
Your view of these traits
The way you explain these traits to yourself, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view of these traits, which the report then comes back to.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Grandiosity, Need for admiration, Lack of empathy and exploitation, Narcissistic vulnerability, Your view of these traits. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Grandiosity, Need for admiration, Lack of empathy and exploitation…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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