Self scan · 08

Am I the narcissist?

If you’re asking, that’s already unusual. People with strong narcissistic traits rarely wonder. Still, everyone has some, and it’s worth knowing where yours run. Fifteen questions about how you actually behave, answered honestly.

15 QUESTIONS · ~3 MIN · NOTHING LEAVES YOUR BROWSER

Pair scan: you both take it on this phone, one after the other, and get a card for the two of you.

How this scan works

Four traits, 15 questions, one readout.

Every question feeds one of the trait meters. Your total across all of them sets the readout band, and when one trait clearly dominates it can tip the result on its own. The archetypes are plain-language summaries of trait combinations described in published personality research, not clinical labels.

  • Grandiosity4 questions
  • Entitlement4 questions
  • Empathy gap4 questions
  • Manipulation3 questions

Frequently asked

If I’m worried I’m a narcissist, does that mean I’m not one?

Not automatically, but it’s a strong hint. Clinically significant narcissism usually comes with very little self-doubt. People who search for this quiz are often reacting to an accusation, sometimes from a person whose own traits run higher. The scan gives you a way to check the pattern rather than the label.

Can narcissistic traits change?

Yes. Research on personality change shows narcissistic traits are more malleable than people assume, particularly in adults who are motivated and who get honest feedback. Empathy and manipulation are behaviors, and behaviors can be practiced differently.

Is my answer data stored?

No. Scoring happens entirely in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere. Close the tab and it is gone.

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