Karla’s friend, Jessica, always had to have the last word. If Karla complained about a difficult test, Jessica would say, "That’s nothing, you should see the tests Dr. Brown gives." If Karla is excited about a trip she is going to take, Jessica would say, "Oh, I’ve been there lots of times." Jessica could be described as having .

The correct answer is conversational narcissism

Narcissists tend to use more sexual language and oaths to grab attention, the survey finds. Other signs of narcissism include acting more outgoing, being less pleasant and expressing negative emotions loudly.

The conclusions come from a study that followed the daily behavior of 80 undergraduate students.

The study authors explain their results: narcissism was associated with more extroverted behavior (for example, talking about friends), more unpleasant behavior (for example, possession), and the use of more sexual language (for example, 'naked '). In addition, exploitation - the most maladaptive facet of narcissism - is associated with greater academic withdrawal (ie, not attending classes).

Many people believe that a common sign of narcissism is focusing on the self when speaking. However, another study reveals that there is no evidence that narcissists use the pronoun "I" more in conversation.

Still, there are some signs of narcissism in the conversation:

Narcissists are overly dramatic in their facial expressions and gestures.

Narcissists tend to use a loud voice.

Narcissists look over their shoulder as they speak: they want to see if there is anyone to talk to.

Narcissism is not at all bad, though.