Friday, March 02, 2007

Narcissist Personality Disorder, something to learn about!!
Is Your Partner a Narcissist? From Loving the Self Absorbed by Dr. Nina BrownTake this quiz and find out. Based on your knowledge of your partner, answer each of the following using this scale:
5-Always or almost always does this4-Frequently does this3-Does this sometimes2-Seldom does this1-Never of almost never does this

Quiz:1. Constantly looks to you to meet their needs
2. Expects you to know what he/she expects, desires, and needs without having to ask for it
3. Gets upset when you are perceived to be critical or blaming
4. Expects you to put his/her needs before your own
5. Seeks attention in indirect ways
6. Expects you to openly admire him/her
7. Acts childish, e.g., sulks or pouts
8. Accuses you of being insensitive or uncaring without cause or notice
9. Finds fault with your friends
10. Becomes angry when challenged or confronted
11. Does not seem to recognize your feelings
12. Uses your disclosures to criticize, blame, or discount you
13. Is controlling
14. Lies, distorts, and misleads
15. Is competitive and uses any means to get what is wanted
16. Has a superior attitude
17. Is contemptuous of you and others
18. Is arrogant
19. Is envious of others
20. Demeans and devalues you
21. Is self-centered and self absorbed
22. Has to be the center of attention
23. Manipulates others to win attention
24. Is impulsive and reckless
25. Boasts and brags
26. Is insensitive to your needs
27. Makes fun of others’ mistakes or faults
28. Engages in seductive behavior
29. Is vengeful
30. Expects favors, but does not return them
Total:126-150-It’s likely that your partner is a narcissist102-125-Your partner has many narcissistic characteristics78-101-Your partner has some troubling narcissistic traits54-77-Your partner has few destructive narcissistic traits30-53-It’s unlikely that your partner is a narcissist.

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