We’ve heard a lot about the traits of narcissists recently.
We know that they tend to
post more fitness updates than any other personality type and we know that employees really hate
narcissistic bosses.
But have you ever stopped to wonder how narcissistic you might be?
Of course a bit of self-confidence is always welcome but narcissists tend to take it to the extreme.
According to Psychology Today, narcissists tend to project an image of superiority.
“They want to make sure they appear wealthy, popular, and elite. They’re often materialistic and greatly enjoy name dropping, as associating themselves with the hottest brand or famous friends makes them feel important,” says Amy Morin author of
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.
More dangerously, narcissists tend to boast their egos by making others feel inferior.
“Not only do narcissists need to establish how superior they are; they also tend to imply that everyone else is less intelligent, experienced, or likeable. No matter how much training or
education someone else has had, the narcissist is he or she is the real expert,” continues Morin.
Psychologists Robert Raskin and Howard Terry developed this online test to determine an individual’s level of narcissism.
Raskin and Terry surveyed over 1,000 University graduates and found the mean score is 15.7. Anything over 17 is considered an above average score.
Take the test
HERE.