The short answer
Riviera Life’s narcissistic personality test is ten statements in which you rate yourself honestly: a constant need for admiration, a feeling of being special, intense sensitivity to criticism, expecting special treatment, and weak concern for others’ feelings. Each statement scores from 0 (doesn’t apply) to 3 (fully applies), and the score runs from 0 to 30: under 10 is few traits, 10 to 17 some traits, 18 to 24 clear traits, and 25 or more high traits. The test measures traits, not a disorder, and diagnosis needs a psychological assessment.
- TimeAbout two minutes
- ScoreFrom 0 to 30
- The aimUnderstanding yourself, not passing judgment
The word “narcissist” has been used so much that it is now applied to anyone we disagree with. The truth is that narcissistic traits are spread among people in varying degrees, and some of them are healthy, driving ambition and confidence. Narcissistic personality disorder, however, is a fixed pattern that harms the person and those around them. This test is aimed at you, to look at yourself honestly, not to apply it to a partner or colleague.
Start the narcissistic traits test
Narcissistic traits test
Honestly, how much do the following statements apply to you?
To discuss your result with a psychiatrist in confidence, the first consultation is free on +201507999722.
This is an awareness test prepared by the medical team at Riviera Life; it is not a research-standardized scale or a diagnosis. Your answers are not saved or sent to anyone; the calculation happens on your device only.
What your score means
| Score | Meaning | What helps? |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 9 | Few traits | No action |
| 10 to 17 | Some traits | Paying attention to their effect on relationships |
| 18 to 24 | Clear traits | Talking to a therapist |
| 25 to 30 | High traits | A specialist psychological assessment |
Honesty with yourself is the only condition
The hardest thing about this test is that the traits it measures make admitting them difficult. So ask yourself about situations, not about the image you like to have of yourself: how do you act when your manager criticizes you? What do you feel when a colleague is praised in front of you? Do people repeatedly describe you as arrogant? And if your score is high, the very fact that you answered honestly is a good sign, because awareness of the pattern is the first step to changing it.
The test’s limits
- It doesn’t diagnose narcissistic personality disorder, as diagnosis needs a fixed pattern since early adulthood that appears in many situations.
- Healthy confidence and ambition aren’t narcissism, and the difference between confidence and inflation is explained in delusions of grandeur.
- It isn’t suitable for assessing another person, as your answers about them reflect your experience with them, not the truth of their personality.
About this test
These statements were prepared by the medical team at Riviera Life, based on the traits described for narcissistic personality disorder in the diagnostic manuals, to serve as a mirror for self-awareness. It isn’t a research-standardized scale, and the score bands are for guidance.
How can Riviera Life help you?
Psychotherapy helps someone with narcissistic traits understand what repeats in their relationships, tolerate criticism and build a more stable self-esteem, and you will find its realistic goals in narcissistic personality treatment. The first consultation is free and confidential on +201507999722.
Read also
- Narcissistic personality
- How to deal with a narcissistic person
- Psychological tests: the complete guide
Questions many people ask
No, the test measures traits that are spread among people in varying degrees, while narcissistic personality disorder needs a psychological assessment that establishes a fixed pattern across many situations.
It isn't suitable for that, as your answers about another person reflect your experience with them, and diagnosis can only be made through an interview with the person themselves.
