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Reading a book by a psychiatrist and this is the one he uses for a quick evaluation for narcissistic traits.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
Scoring explanation in the next post. No peaking ladies!
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Neutral
4 - Agree
5 - Strongly Agree
1 | Compliments make me uncomfortable. |
2 | It irritates me when someone gets ahead by being the star. |
3 | I’ve missed out on opportunities because I was uncomfortable nominating myself (e.g., for promotion or leadership position). |
4 | Sometimes I won’t state my ideas because someone else’s will be better. |
5 | I often defer to other people’s opinions. |
6 | I worry about how other people think and feel about me. |
7 | I’m not sure what I want or need in relationships. |
8 | When people ask me my preferences, I’m often at a loss. |
9 | I blame myself whenever things go badly in a relationship. |
10 | I apologize a lot. |
11 | I’m self-confident, but caring. |
12 | I press on, even when tasks are challenging. |
13 | I take more pride in my achievements when I have to work hard for them. |
14 | I can recognize my limitations without feeling bad about myself. |
15 | I’m happy to acknowledge my faults if it improves a situation. |
16 | I believe both partners contribute to the success or failure of a relationship. |
17 | I can rein myself in when people tell me I’m getting a big head. |
18 | I like to dream big but not at the expense of my relationships. |
19 | I’ll take giving over receiving any day. |
20 | Despite setbacks, I believe in myself. |
21 | *I find it easy to manipulate people. |
22 | *I insist on getting the respect that’s due me. |
23 | *I expect a great deal from other people. |
24 | *I’ll never be satisfied until I get all that I deserve. |
25 | I secretly believe I’m better than most people. |
26 | I get extremely angry when criticized. |
27 | *I get upset when people don’t notice how I look in public. |
28 | *I’m apt to show off if I get the chance. |
29 | *I have a strong will to power. |
30 | I’m great at a lot of things compared to most people. |
| Narcissism Deficits (ND): | |
| Add items 1–10 and enter your score here: |
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| Healthy Narcissism (HN): | |
| Add items 11–20 and enter your score here: |
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| Extreme Narcissism (EN): | |
| Add items 21–30 and enter your score here: |
Scoring explanation in the next post. No peaking ladies!
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