How can I tell if I’m a narcissist?

Answer: Take the online Narcissistic Personality Inventory test.


The NPI is a reliable, well validated test used in a lot of psychological research into narcissism.

It consists of 40 forced-choice questions and takes just a few minutes to complete. You receive a total score and 6 sub-scores for:

  • authority
  • self-sufficiency
  • superiority
  • exhibitionism
  • vanity
  • entitlement

I scored a bit below average overall, but was a tad high for authority and exhibitionism!

Apparently narcissism peaks around 24 and then declines–presumably we mature and grow a bit more wise and humble with age!

Here is a great article on  How to Spot a Narcissist from the Psychology Today website.