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Do You Know a Psychopath? Test

People high in psychopathy show little empathy for others and can wreak havoc with their callous, deceitful behavior. Is someone you know—whether a partner, family member, coworker, or acquaintance—showing signs of psychopathy? Take this test to find out.

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1. This person was charming when I first met them, but that facade has fallen away over time.

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2. When this person wants something from me, they’ll say whatever I want to hear.

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3. This person always finds a way to blame others for their mistakes.

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4. I suspect that this person only helps others when they’ll get something out of doing so.

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5. This person appears to fake emotions such as sadness or embarrassment.

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6. This person is a rule follower.

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7. This person can shift from charming to cruel from one second to the next.

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8. I suspect that this person lies often.

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9. This person appears to be fearless.

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10. This person could be described as a different person in different encounters.

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11. This person can behave as if other people are boring or beneath them.

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12. This person sometimes seems like a chameleon: They can adjust their behavior to fit whatever situation they’re in.

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13. This person demands special treatment from everyone in their life.

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14. Confiding in this person backfires because they use others’ vulnerabilities against them.

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15. When this person is angry, they take their rage out on others.

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16. This person often behaves in ways that are reckless or outright dangerous.

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17. This person regularly does nice things for me with no expectation that I’ll do something in return.

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18. It can feel like this person is deliberately pitting me against other people

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19. This person acts as if the rules don’t apply to them.

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20. This person is very skilled at flattery.

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