# Narcissism Tests ‘The Mirror Effect' Asks You 40 Questions to Reveal Your Narcissistic By Bianca | Published 2009-03-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narcissism-test-the-mirror-effect-narcissistic References: [usatoday](http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-03-16-pinsky-quiz_N.htm) How enamored are you with yourself? The narcissism test will give you a clue! Drew Pinsky and S. Mark Young wrote *The Mirror Effect* which integrates a screening tool called the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI). Part of it as a 40-part multiple choice quiz which includes statements like: *A. When people compliment me I sometimes get embarrassed. B. I know that I am good because everybody keeps telling me so. A. I prefer to blend in with the crowd. B. I like to be the center of attention. A. My body is nothing special. B. I like to look at my body. A. Sometimes I tell good stories. B. Everybody likes to hear my stories. A. I wish somebody would someday write my biography. B. I don’t like people to pry into my life for any reason. A. I get upset when people don’t notice how I look when I go out in public. B. I don’t mind blending into the crowd when I go out in public.* The narcissism test reveals seven component traits: Authority, Self-sufficiency, Superiority, Exhibitionism, Exploitativeness, Vanity and Entitlement. Narcissism has always been around, particularly among higher societies, but today, fueled by the media and the internet, younger generations are becoming increasingly narcissistic. Tools like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interest-navigator) and MySpace make it easier to share photos, brag about your life and turn yourself into a mini-celebrity. After taking the narcissism test, check out a few examples of how the internet is fueling narcissistic behavior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increasing Narcissism Among Younger Generations:** Opportunity for developing self-improvement apps or online platforms to counteract the negative effects of narcissism among younger generations. - **Integration of Narcissism Testing in Online Personality Assessments:** Opportunity for online personality assessment companies to incorporate narcissism testing as a feature to provide users with a more comprehensive understanding of their personality. - **Impact of Social Media on Narcissistic Behavior:** Opportunity for social media platforms to develop features that promote empathy, self-awareness, and meaningful connections to reduce the negative impact of narcissistic behavior. ### Where This Applies - **Psychology and Mental Health:** Opportunity for psychologists and mental health professionals to develop interventions and therapy techniques targeted towards narcissism management. - **Technology and App Development:** Opportunity for app development companies to create digital tools and applications that promote self-reflection and emotional well-being, helping individuals combat narcissistic tendencies. - **Social Media Platforms:** Opportunity for social media platforms to implement privacy settings and features that encourage positive social interactions and discourage self-centered behavior. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color Psychology Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorme.md) - [AI-Powered Social Personality Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-insta-personality.md) - [Self-Awareness Insight Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howiseem.md) - [Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-personality-quiz.md) - [Playful Animated Personality Quizzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmos-persona.md) - [Personality Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowyourpersonality.md) - [360-Degree Feedback Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokita.md) - [Disorder Symptom Checkers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adhd-quiz.md) - [Social Media Personality Analysis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-insta-personality1.md)