Psychopathy Test
Getting people to help me out has never been much of a challenge.
When someone's having a hard time, I genuinely think about them and wish them well.
I notice that others tend to make way more foolish errors than I ever would.
I'm perfectly fine with telling lies when it serves my interests.
Hearing that I've upset someone would definitely make me feel guilty.
Honestly, I consider most people either dull or not very bright.
I frequently get blamed for stuff that's really other people's responsibility.
Sticking to rules just because of some moral code is silly—it holds you back from success.
Watching someone cry doesn't really move me, and sometimes it just annoys me.
I enjoy pushing people's buttons just to watch their reactions.
The idea of breaking the law makes me uneasy.
I often know exactly how to phrase things to influence others.
I'll go to any lengths to experience excitement.
Meeting your financial commitments matters.
Other people come across as overly emotional and complain a lot compared to me.
Spending time helping others rather than looking out for myself is typically pointless.
I can't relate to constantly anxious people since I'm rarely afraid of anything.
Certain individuals are destined to fail, and that's not something I need to worry about.
I'm very open about my feelings.
If a regulation stands between me and my objectives, I think it's okay to ignore it.
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What you need to know
There is a range of psychopathy, but people with very high levels of it-often called "psychopaths" in everyday language-are rare. Experts say that only about 1% of people could be called true psychopaths.
The common belief that psychopaths are always violent is wrong. It's thought that as many as one in three convicted murderers could be psychopaths, but many psychopaths have never hurt anyone.
Men are more likely than women to be psychopaths, and there are some differences between the two genders. For example, female psychopaths are less likely to be violent. But female psychopaths can be just as cruel and manipulative as male psychopaths.
People sometimes mix up psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder, but they are not the same thing. People with ASPD act in ways that are not socially acceptable, like being aggressive or breaking the law. People with psychopathy, on the other hand, have traits like not caring about other people and thinking they are better than everyone else.
Psychopathy has a genetic component, and numerous psychopaths exhibit initial symptoms in early childhood. A child who is cold and unemotional can, however, respond to treatment and show more positive traits as an adult.
Because they don't care about other people's feelings and don't follow social rules, psychopaths often hurt the people around them. Consequently, evidence indicates that victims may endure enduring emotional and relational repercussions, including an intensified apprehension of trusting others.
What You Can Do
- Strengthen your empathy: Spending more time with people who are different from you could help you stay prosocial and empathetic.
- Stay away from people who are mean. If someone often takes advantage of you or doesn't care about your feelings, it's okay to end the relationship.
- Think about going to therapy. If someone with a lot of psychopathy hurt you, getting professional help could help you get better.
