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Psychopathy Test

Psychopathy is a personality trait characterized by a lack of empathy, blunted emotions, and manipulative, callous behavior; someone high in psychopathy may be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, a related condition. Take this test to see where you fall on the psychopathy spectrum.

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1. I’ve always found it easy to convince people to do favors for me.

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2. When I know someone is struggling, I think of them often and hope they’re doing OK.

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3. Other people make so many stupid mistakes compared to me.

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4. I don’t see a problem with lying if it helps me get what I want.

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5. If someone told me that I hurt their feelings, I would feel badly.

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6. In truth, I find most people boring or stupid.

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7. People often blame me for things that are actually their fault.

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8. People who refuse to break rules out of principle are foolish; they’ll never get ahead.

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9. Seeing someone cry has little effect on me, other than maybe irritating me.

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10. It's fun to antagonize people just to see how upset they get.

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11. I get uncomfortable at the thought of committing a crime.

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12. I usually know just what to say to make other people do what I want.

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13. I'll do whatever it takes to feel a thrill.

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14. It is important to honor financial obligations.

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15. Everyone else seems emotional and whiny compared to me.

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16. Helping other people instead of focusing on myself is usually a waste of time.

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17. I don’t understand people who are anxious or fearful all the time because nothing really scares me.

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18. Some people just aren’t meant to succeed in life, and that’s not my problem.

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19. I wear my heart on my sleeve.

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20. If a rule or law would get in the way of my goals, I feel justified in breaking it.

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