Test for Psychopathy

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Test for Psychopathy

For each of the 20 characteristics, give a score of 0 if itdoes not apply, 1 if it applies partially and 2 if it is aperfect match.

1 Glib andSuperficialCharm

Thetendency tobe smooth,

engaging,charming,slick, andverballyfacile.Psychopathic charm isnot in the

least shy,self-conscious,or afraid tosayanything. Apsychopathnever getstongue-tied. Theyhave freedthemselvesfrom thesocial


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conventionsabouttaking turnsin talking,

forexample.

2 GrandioseSelf-Worth

A grosslyinflatedview ofone'sabilitiesand self-

worth, self-assured,opinionated, cocky, abraggart.Psychopaths arearrogant

people whobelievethey aresuperiorhumanbeings.

3 Need forStimulatio

n orPronenesstoBoredom

Anexcessive

need fornovel,thrilling,andexcitingstimulation;


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takingchancesand doingthings that

are risky.Psychopaths oftenhave a lowself-discipline incarryingtasks

through tocompletionbecausethey getboredeasily. Theyfail to workat the same

job for anylength oftime, forexample, orto finishtasks thattheyconsider

dull orroutine.

4 Pathological Lying

Can bemoderateor high; inmoderate


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form, theywill beshrewd,crafty,

cunning,sly, andclever; inextremeform, theywill bedeceptive,deceitful,

underhanded,unscrupulous,manipulative, anddishonest.

5 Conning a

nd Manipulativeness

The use of

deceit anddeceptionto cheat,con, ordefraudothers forpersonalgain;

distinguished from Item#4 in thedegree towhichexploitation


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and callousruthlessness ispresent, as

reflected ina lack ofconcern forthe feelingsandsuffering ofone'svictims.

6 Lack ofRemorseor Guilt

A lack offeelings orconcern forthe losses,pain, andsuffering ofvictims; atendency to

beunconcerned,dispassionate,coldhearted, andunempathic

. This itemis usuallydemonstrated by adisdain forone's


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victims.

7 ShallowAffect

Emotionalpoverty ora limited

range ordepth offeelings;interpersonal coldnessin spite ofsigns ofopen

gregariousness.

8 Callousness andLack ofEmpathy

A lack offeelingstowardpeople ingeneral;cold,

contemptuous,inconsiderate, andtactless.

9 ParasiticLifestyle

Anintentional,manipulativ

e, selfish,andexploitativefinancialdependence on others


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as reflectedin a lack ofmotivation,low self-

discipline,andinability tobegin orcompleteresponsibilities.

10 Poor

BehavioralControls

Expressions

ofirritability,annoyance,impatience,threats,aggression,and verbalabuse;

inadequatecontrol ofanger andtemper;actinghastily.

11 Promiscuous Sexual

Behavior

A variety ofbrief,

superficialrelations,numerousaffairs, andanindiscrimin


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ateselection ofsexualpartners;

themaintenance of severalrelationships at thesame time;a history ofattempts to

sexuallycoerceothers intosexualactivity ortakinggreat prideat

discussingsexualexploits orconquests.

12 EarlyBehaviorProblems

A variety ofbehaviorsprior to age13,

includinglying, theft,cheating,vandalism,bullying,sexual


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activity,fire-setting,glue-sniffing,

alcohol use,and runningaway fromhome.

13 Lack ofRealistic,Long-TermGoals

an inabilityorpersistentfailure to

developandexecutelong-termplans andgoals; anomadicexistence,

aimless,lackingdirection inlife.

14 Impulsivity

Theoccurrenceofbehaviors

that areunpremeditated andlackreflectionor planning;


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inability toresisttemptation,frustrations

, and urges;a lack ofdeliberationwithoutconsideringtheconsequences;

foolhardy,rash,unpredictable, erratic,andreckless.

15 Irresponsibility

Repeatedfailure to

fulfill orhonorobligationsandcommitments; such asnot payingbills,

defaultingon loans,performingsloppywork, beingabsent or


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late towork,failing tohonor

contractualagreements.

16 Failure toAccept Responsibilityfor Own A

ctions

A failure toacceptresponsibility for one'sactions

reflected inlowconscientiousness, anabsence ofdutifulness,antagonistic

manipulation, denial ofresponsibility, and aneffort tomanipulateothersthrough

this denial.17 ManyShort-TermMaritalRelationsh

A lack ofcommitment to a long-termrelationship


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ips reflected ininconsistent,undependa

ble, andunreliablecommitments in life,includingmarital.

18 JuvenileDelinquen

cy

Behaviorproblems

betweenthe ages of13-18;mostlybehaviorsthat arecrimes orclearly

involveaspects ofantagonism,exploitation,aggression,manipulatio

n, or acallous,ruthlesstough-mindedness.


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19 Revocation ofConditionRelease

Arevocationofprobation

or otherconditionalrelease dueto technicalviolations,such ascarelessness, low

deliberation, or failingto appear.

20 CriminalVersatility

A diversityof types ofcriminaloffenses,regardless

if theperson hasbeenarrested orconvictedfor them;takinggreat pride

at gettingaway withcrimes.

TOTAL

DIAGNOSIS


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