The Narcissism Test

[Wadders]

Whilst reading an article about how US students are (apparently) increasing in self-confidence on the BBC, I found a link to this test.

Normally I dont put much stock in these personality tests, but it scored me at 11 - just below average. I think that's pretty accurate, I don't hate myself, but I'm a long way away from an uber-confident, musclebound egotist, ready to conquer the world.

11.

Authority: 3.00
Self-Sufficiency: 3.00
Superiority: 2.00
Exhibitionism: 1.00
Exploitativeness: 0.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 1.00

So yeah, I thought it might be worth sharing here, given that there will probably be a decent range of results - apologies if it's been posted previously.

The test: http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/narcissistic.htm

The article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20756247

 

[That Guy Ya Know]

I scored 5.

The questions seem pretty dumb though as not all of them are opposites. There were quite a few where either both were true or both were false for me so I just had to pick at random.

 

[Daystar Clarion]

I scored a 3.

A lot of the questions were pretty dumb, to be honest.

 

[Flamezdudes]

I scored a 3.

A lot of the questions were pretty dumb, to be honest.

I agree, it lacked what my honest opinion would be most of the time.

I scored a 1.

 

[Heronblade]

Scored a 10. Rather higher than I thought.

Authority: 3.00
Self-Sufficiency: 4.00
Superiority: 1.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 1.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 1.00

 

[WoW Killer]

Lawl...

Results of your
Narcissistic Personality Quiz

Your Total: 0
Between 12 and 15 is average.
Celebrities often score closer to 18.
Narcissists score over 20.

Here's how you rated on the seven component traits of narcissism:

Narcissistic Trait Strength of Trait
Authority: 0.00
Self-Sufficiency: 0.00
Superiority: 0.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 0.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 0.00

I'm no psychologist, but I don't think the questions are all that appropriate. It's like A1: I am a narcissist, B1: I am not a narcissist, A2: Sometimes, I like to be a narcissist, B2: Sometimes, I do not like to be a narcissist, A3: Acting like a narcissist is natural to me, etc.

 

[JoJo]

My result...

22

Authority: 7.00
Self-Sufficiency: 4.00
Superiority: 4.00
Exhibitionism: 1.00
Exploitativeness: 3.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 2.00

Woah, the Escapist record so far! Not a particularly good test though since it can't differentiate between someone who erroneously believes they are better than others and someone who actually is better, and it would be dead easy to get a low score by deliberately answering the "modest" answers. Quite seriously I don't believe I have the disorder despite scoring high enough since I get along well with most people, certainly not bad enough it's a disorder >.>

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

I scored 14, which is average.
So okay?

 

[Clowndoe]

I answered honestly:

21

Authority: 3.00
Self-Sufficiency: 3.00
Superiority: 4.00
Exhibitionism: 4.00
Exploitativeness: 5.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 1.00

To the post above: It actually is about what you believe, that's narcissism.

 

[Scarim Coral]

I got 5

Authority: 1.00
Self-Sufficiency: 1.00
Superiority: 2.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 0.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 1.00

I'm pretty chuff with the result (I ain't an attention seeker and I don't manipulate others) well mostly as I don't agree with the superiority. Sure I know computers compared to those who don't used one but I know there always be people out there better than me.

 

[Andy Shandy]

I got 8.

Authority: 0.00
Self-Sufficiency: 2.00
Superiority: 2.00
Exhibitionism: 1.00
Exploitativeness: 3.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 0.00

So lower than average on the narcissistic scale, although apparently I am highly explotative.

 

[Lionsfan]

My result...

22

Authority: 7.00
Self-Sufficiency: 4.00
Superiority: 4.00
Exhibitionism: 1.00
Exploitativeness: 3.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 2.00

Woah, the Escapist record so far! Not a particularly good test though since it can't differentiate between someone who erroneously believes they are better than others and someone who actually is better, and it would be dead easy to get a low score by deliberately answering the "modest" answers. Quite seriously I don't believe I have the disorder despite scoring high enough since I get along well with most people, certainly not bad enough it's a disorder >.>

Isn't that what narcissism is? Not necessarily being better than everyone, but thinking that you're better regardless of whoever you're going against

 

[BloatedGuppy]

Authority: 5.00
Self-Sufficiency: 0.00
Superiority: 0.00
Exhibitionism: 1.00
Exploitativeness: 1.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 1.00

I got an 8, although apparently I'm an authoritative prick.

Not the greatest test. Tons of repetition and obvious questions.

 

[Ruedyn]

Your Total: 15

Authority: 2.00
Self-Sufficiency: 2.00
Superiority: 1.00
Exhibitionism: 2.00
Exploitativeness: 3.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 4.00

I guess I'm entitled :\

 

[JoJo]

My result...

22

Authority: 7.00
Self-Sufficiency: 4.00
Superiority: 4.00
Exhibitionism: 1.00
Exploitativeness: 3.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 2.00

Woah, the Escapist record so far! Not a particularly good test though since it can't differentiate between someone who erroneously believes they are better than others and someone who actually is better, and it would be dead easy to get a low score by deliberately answering the "modest" answers. Quite seriously I don't believe I have the disorder despite scoring high enough since I get along well with most people, certainly not bad enough it's a disorder >.>

Isn't that what narcissism is? Not necessarily being better than everyone, but thinking that you're better regardless of whoever you're going against

I suppose but I don't see that definition as particularly useful, whether feelings of superiority are a help or hinder depend a lot on the individual person and their situation. I'll admit I have a superiority complex or two but I'm smart enough not to lord over other people and the confidence is a great help in interviews and job applications, so I think the test fails really to find out whether any narcissism is actually a "disorder" or not.

 

[AstylahAthrys]

I got a 5. Fun little test. I'd be curious to see how some people I know scored.

Authority: 2.00
Self-Sufficiency: 1.00
Superiority: 1.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 1.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 0.00

 

[Kopikatsu]

Your Total: 7

Authority: 1.00
Self-Sufficiency: 2.00
Superiority: 3.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 0.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 1.00

Gogo God Complex.

 

[Pinkamena]

Wow, this test had a lot of really weird questions. Many of the questions did not have answers that I could relate to... Anyhow, I scored 6 which I guess is rather correct. Leadership and being the center of attention is nothing for me.
Authority: 1.00
Self-Sufficiency: 2.00
Superiority: 1.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 0.00
Vanity: 0.00
Entitlement: 2.00

 

[SlaveNumber23]

I didn't think the questions were that fantastic but my result seemed to be reasonably accurate. I scored a 9.

Authority: 0.00
Self-Sufficiency: 4.00
Superiority: 3.00
Exhibitionism: 0.00
Exploitativeness: 0.00
Vanity: 1.00
Entitlement: 1.00