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Contactso i took the test for psychotic personality, and scored high on narcism specifically (and histroinicism)
the question that arose for me is that my high (inflated?) self view might be justified.
lot of this is based on my parents stories, so errors will pop-up
when i was young, i quickly outclassed my peers in intelligence, finding it easier to hang around kids who where older (i 4, they 7-8 or so). when i was 10, IQ tests put me at 149. often i feel that my peers are shallow, unthinking and impulsive, failing to use reason or setting goals. therefore, i filled the "i feel better then others" as fully matching.
does this raise my score in an unintended way? or am i just "diverting the blame" (i have a knack for that)
high scores on the personality disorder tests
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Re: high scores on the personality disorder tests
Hello nopersonalinfo,
narcissistic personality disorders are rarely diagnosed with patients of low intelligence.
So it is very likely that your higher score on intelligence tests somewhat emphasizes a potential narcissistic personality disorder or has played a role in its development.
However, whatever the cause or context, it wouldn't change the fact that you (and your social environment) may have to deal with a personality disorder of yours. So it is recommended to do a more thourough (and personal) diagnosis with a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist to have a reliable diagnosis - then you can still decide where to go from there.
kind regards,
R.L.Fellner
narcissistic personality disorders are rarely diagnosed with patients of low intelligence.
So it is very likely that your higher score on intelligence tests somewhat emphasizes a potential narcissistic personality disorder or has played a role in its development.
However, whatever the cause or context, it wouldn't change the fact that you (and your social environment) may have to deal with a personality disorder of yours. So it is recommended to do a more thourough (and personal) diagnosis with a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist to have a reliable diagnosis - then you can still decide where to go from there.
kind regards,
R.L.Fellner
Re: high scores on the personality disorder tests
I scored high on narcisstic personality disorder. However, the symptoms doesn't fit well on me (for example out of 8 symptoms listed on wiki, I can say I have one and somewhat one more). I scored very low on antisocial disorder and histrionic disorder. I am very intelligent and also somewhat geeky, so answering on the question "24. I would think that I am "special" and unique. I prefer to associate with people of similar status and/or think that only they can fully understand me." that is applies to me isn't really a good sign of narcisstic personality disorder. Maybe the question should be formulated in a bit different way or there should be a question controlling for such cases.
Re: high scores on the personality disorder tests
After 2 years of felt-sense, focusing based, (Gendlin) c.a.t, this is still me. I am either frightened all the time or scared of nothing, appearing to follow the moral code of the social situation I inhabit is my greatest strength as it renders me harmless in the sight of others, If I and mine are safe then so are you.
There are strong indications that you might have a psychopathic / antisocial personality disorder.
You reached 87.50% of Factor 1 which captures the core personality traits of psychopathy that define the interpersonal and affective deficits of this personality disorder (e.g. shallow affect, superficial charm, manipulativeness, lack of empathy) and that are correlated with narcissistic personality disorder, low anxiety, low empathy, low stress reaction and low suicide risk. But Factor 1 is also associated with extraversion and positive affect - affected persons usually score high on scales of achievement and well-being, so some aspects of the personality disorder may even be beneficial for the psychopath (in terms of nondeviant social functioning or if it comes to profit from manipulation or lies).
You reached 88.89% of Factor 2 which captures the traits of antisocial behavior (e.g. criminal versatility, impulsiveness, irresponsibility, poor behaviour controls, juvenile delinquency) and is associated with reactive anger, social deviance, sensation seeking, anxiety, increased risk of suicide, low socio-economic status, criminality, and impulsive violence.
You reached 100.00% in other relevant traits that can indicate this personality disorder.
However, there are disputes over the correct diagnosis of psychopathic resp. antisocial personality disorders, and the standardization of clinical testing for APD/PPD is still in the process.
Regarding the perspective for psychopathic/antisocial personalities and treatment options, please refer to my article about psychopathy and antisocial behavior in the "Papers" section of my website.
Score: 34 of 38 [34:14/16/4]
There are strong indications that you might have a
narcissistic personality disorder.
There are slight differences between the major diagnostic manuals in how to diagnose a narcissistic personality disorder, with the ICD-10 manual stating that a person may only be diagnosed with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder if she/he does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a dissocial (antisocial, psychopathic), histrionic or any of the other personality disorders at the same time. For the DSM-IV manual, there is no such exclusion. It is unusual for NPD personality types to seek therapy, as they unconsciously fear exposure or inadequacy and will usually disdain therapeutic processes or the idea of psychotherapy itself, sabotage the therapeutic process or openly oppose it. Pharmacotherapy is rarely effective.
Score: 9 of 9
There are strong indications that you might have a
histrionic personality disorder.
There is, however, no scientific test to confirm this diagnosis other than to verify the symptoms by subjective means. Thus, some people may be wrongly diagnosed as having the disorder while others with the disorder may not be diagnosed - with the result that treatment is often only prompted by depression associated with dissolved romantic relationships. Medication does little to affect this personality disorder, but may be helpful with symptoms such as depression. Psychotherapy may be of benefit and will aim at self-development through resolution of conflict and advancement of inhibited developmental lines.[D:10/I:7]
You meet 100% of the range of general personality disorder criteria.
This further indicates that you might have to deal with a severe personality disorder.
Thus, is strongly recommended you seek a professional diagnosis to be sure what exactly you are dealing with.
It might turn out useful to print the previous page including your selections and take it to a psychotherapist, psychiatrist or psychologist.[G:5]
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There are strong indications that you might have a psychopathic / antisocial personality disorder.
You reached 87.50% of Factor 1 which captures the core personality traits of psychopathy that define the interpersonal and affective deficits of this personality disorder (e.g. shallow affect, superficial charm, manipulativeness, lack of empathy) and that are correlated with narcissistic personality disorder, low anxiety, low empathy, low stress reaction and low suicide risk. But Factor 1 is also associated with extraversion and positive affect - affected persons usually score high on scales of achievement and well-being, so some aspects of the personality disorder may even be beneficial for the psychopath (in terms of nondeviant social functioning or if it comes to profit from manipulation or lies).
You reached 88.89% of Factor 2 which captures the traits of antisocial behavior (e.g. criminal versatility, impulsiveness, irresponsibility, poor behaviour controls, juvenile delinquency) and is associated with reactive anger, social deviance, sensation seeking, anxiety, increased risk of suicide, low socio-economic status, criminality, and impulsive violence.
You reached 100.00% in other relevant traits that can indicate this personality disorder.
However, there are disputes over the correct diagnosis of psychopathic resp. antisocial personality disorders, and the standardization of clinical testing for APD/PPD is still in the process.
Regarding the perspective for psychopathic/antisocial personalities and treatment options, please refer to my article about psychopathy and antisocial behavior in the "Papers" section of my website.
Score: 34 of 38 [34:14/16/4]
There are strong indications that you might have a
narcissistic personality disorder.
There are slight differences between the major diagnostic manuals in how to diagnose a narcissistic personality disorder, with the ICD-10 manual stating that a person may only be diagnosed with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder if she/he does not meet the diagnostic criteria for a dissocial (antisocial, psychopathic), histrionic or any of the other personality disorders at the same time. For the DSM-IV manual, there is no such exclusion. It is unusual for NPD personality types to seek therapy, as they unconsciously fear exposure or inadequacy and will usually disdain therapeutic processes or the idea of psychotherapy itself, sabotage the therapeutic process or openly oppose it. Pharmacotherapy is rarely effective.
Score: 9 of 9
There are strong indications that you might have a
histrionic personality disorder.
There is, however, no scientific test to confirm this diagnosis other than to verify the symptoms by subjective means. Thus, some people may be wrongly diagnosed as having the disorder while others with the disorder may not be diagnosed - with the result that treatment is often only prompted by depression associated with dissolved romantic relationships. Medication does little to affect this personality disorder, but may be helpful with symptoms such as depression. Psychotherapy may be of benefit and will aim at self-development through resolution of conflict and advancement of inhibited developmental lines.[D:10/I:7]
You meet 100% of the range of general personality disorder criteria.
This further indicates that you might have to deal with a severe personality disorder.
Thus, is strongly recommended you seek a professional diagnosis to be sure what exactly you are dealing with.
It might turn out useful to print the previous page including your selections and take it to a psychotherapist, psychiatrist or psychologist.[G:5]
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