Personality Test Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 1

Which of the following is a core diagnostic criterion for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) according to the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Grandiose sense of self-importance

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Persistent sadness and hopelessness

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Fear of abandonment

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Recurrent self-harm behaviors

Question 2

In NPD, 'lack of empathy' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unwillingness or inability to recognize others' feelings and needs

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Inability to feel any emotions

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Excessive emotional sensitivity

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Avoiding social interactions

Question 3

The term 'narcissistic supply' in clinical literature refers to:

Accepted Answer

Attention and admiration that individuals with NPD seek from others

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Prescribed medications for NPD

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A financial resource used in therapy

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A type of cognitive distortion

Question 4

Which prevalence estimate best reflects NPD in the general US population?

Accepted Answer

1–6%

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Less than 1%

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10–15%

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20–25%

Question 5

The DSM-5 requires how many of the nine NPD criteria to be met for a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

5

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3

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7

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All 9

Question 6

Which therapy approach has the strongest evidence base for treating NPD?

Accepted Answer

Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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Short-term medication management only

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Behavioral activation therapy