re: Where Do You Score On This Narcissism Test?

18. I thought it would be a lot higher than that.

If a crowded cocktail party feels like a holding cell to you, even as you gamely keep up your end of the chatter, chances are you're an introvert. Introverts are drained INTROVERSION: by social encounters and energized by solitary, often creative pursuits. Their disposition is frequently misconstrued as shyness, social phobia, or even avoidant personality disorder, but many introverts socialize easily; they just strongly prefer not to. In fact, the self-styled introvert can be more empathic and interpersonally connected than his or her outgoing counterparts. The line between introversion and lonely loners gets blurry, however, as some introverts do wish they could break out of their shell. Many Intorverts actually "refuel" by being alone and then going back out!

Got a 9

I scored a 26

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How could one possibly have an ego that inflated?

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I'm not vain.

People listen to me. If people don't listen to me, I change the situation until they do. People typically ask me to lead in most situations.

32, but the test is flawed. It's not narcissistic to think you're superior in elements in which you really are - that's realism, not narcissism.

17

I answered that I was embarrassed to get compliments but also said that the world would be a better place if I was in charge.

Got an 11. They should probably give extra weight to some of those questions instead of grading them equally.

16, with 'Exploitativeness' as my highest category.

I'm already half way through and can tell you my shite is gold.

38 out of 40. I win losers.