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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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