Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-40)

For each pair of statements, choose the one that comes closest to describing your feelings and beliefs about yourself. There are no right or wrong answers.

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I have a natural talent for influencing people.

Disagree
Agree

Modesty doesn't become me.

Disagree
Agree

I would do almost anything on a dare.

Disagree
Agree

When people compliment me I sometimes get embarrassed.

Disagree
Agree

The thought of ruling the world frightens the hell out of me.

Disagree
Agree

I can usually talk my way out of anything.

Disagree
Agree

I like to be the center of attention.

Disagree
Agree

I will be a success.

Disagree
Agree

I am not particularly interested in looking at myself in the mirror.

Disagree
Agree

I like to have authority over other people.

Disagree
Agree

I am satisfied being an average person.

Disagree
Agree

I like to look at my body.

Disagree
Agree

I find it easy to manipulate people.

Disagree
Agree

I insist upon getting the respect that is due me.

Disagree
Agree

I don't care much about how I dress.

Disagree
Agree

I want to amount to something in the eyes of the world.

Disagree
Agree

I am an extraordinary person.

Disagree
Agree

I never read gossip magazines.

Disagree
Agree

I like being the most popular person at a party.

Disagree
Agree

I think I am a special person.

Disagree
Agree

I rarely depend on anyone else to get things done.

Disagree
Agree

I would feel very uncomfortable if I was being watched by others.

Disagree
Agree

I can live my life in any way I want to.

Disagree
Agree

People always seem to recognize my authority.

Disagree
Agree

I have little desire for fame or notoriety.

Disagree
Agree

I like to display my body.

Disagree
Agree

I can read people like a book.

Disagree
Agree

I like to take responsibility for making decisions.

Disagree
Agree

I just want to be reasonably happy.

Disagree
Agree

My body is nothing special.

Disagree
Agree

I can make anybody believe anything I want them to.

Disagree
Agree

I am a born leader.

Disagree
Agree

I wish somebody would someday write my biography.

Disagree
Agree

I get upset when people don't notice how I look when I go out in public.

Disagree
Agree

I am more capable than other people.

Disagree
Agree

I am essentially a modest person.

Disagree
Agree

I would never be satisfied until I get all that I deserve.

Disagree
Agree

I want to know what others think of me.

Disagree
Agree

I have a strong will to power.

Disagree
Agree

I don't like to show off my body.

Disagree
Agree