About the psychopathic spectrum
When
most people think of psychopaths, Hannibal Lecter typically springs to
mind! But actually, being psychopathic doesn't necessarily mean that
you're a serial killer – or even that you'll break the law.
Some of us may score higher on some psychopathic traits than on others. But unless you score high on all of them, you don't really have anything to worry about! Another misconception about psychopaths concerns diagnosis. A lot of people think that you're either a psychopath or you're not, that it's all very black and white. But there is evidence to suggest that it's not as clear-cut as this. In fact, psychopathy – like height and weight, for example – lies on a spectrum.
This test is not a diagnostic tool nor is it psychometrically validated. It cannot be used to clinically diagnose psychopathic personality or any mental illness.
Within the framework of clinical psychology, a psychopath is someone with a distinct cluster of personality traits including ruthlessness, fearlessness, narcissism, charm, charisma, impulsivity, persuasiveness, manipulation and a lack of conscience and empathy. Sure, these traits may well come in handy if you aspire to be an axe-murderer! But they can also come in handy in the courtroom, on the trading floor, or in the operating theatre. It just depends on what else you've got going on in your personality, and the start you get in life.
At the sharp end you may well find your serial killers and axe murderers but, all of us have our place at some point along the continuum.
My Score: 67%
I scored pretty high, but apparently this is fine as long as I keep good company. As you will have assumed, this is all very-unprofessional and is no way an accurate representation of one's personality. The tests are just for fun. That said, I do think that if someone is consistently scoring high on these kinds of tests they may want to consider speaking to their doctor.
My Result
Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.
From Buzzfeed
“In clinical psychology,” he tells BuzzFeed, “a psychopath is someone with a distinct cluster of personality traits, including charm, charisma, fearlessness, ruthlessness, narcissism, persuasiveness, and lack of conscience.” Those traits can be handy in many walks of life, not just crime.
Sources
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomchivers/where-are-you-on-the-psychopathy-spectrum?utm_term=.uj7BDk24R#.nu7RMOlJ3
Some of us may score higher on some psychopathic traits than on others. But unless you score high on all of them, you don't really have anything to worry about! Another misconception about psychopaths concerns diagnosis. A lot of people think that you're either a psychopath or you're not, that it's all very black and white. But there is evidence to suggest that it's not as clear-cut as this. In fact, psychopathy – like height and weight, for example – lies on a spectrum.
This test is not a diagnostic tool nor is it psychometrically validated. It cannot be used to clinically diagnose psychopathic personality or any mental illness.
Within the framework of clinical psychology, a psychopath is someone with a distinct cluster of personality traits including ruthlessness, fearlessness, narcissism, charm, charisma, impulsivity, persuasiveness, manipulation and a lack of conscience and empathy. Sure, these traits may well come in handy if you aspire to be an axe-murderer! But they can also come in handy in the courtroom, on the trading floor, or in the operating theatre. It just depends on what else you've got going on in your personality, and the start you get in life.
At the sharp end you may well find your serial killers and axe murderers but, all of us have our place at some point along the continuum.
My Score: 67%
I scored pretty high, but apparently this is fine as long as I keep good company. As you will have assumed, this is all very-unprofessional and is no way an accurate representation of one's personality. The tests are just for fun. That said, I do think that if someone is consistently scoring high on these kinds of tests they may want to consider speaking to their doctor.
My Result
Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.
From Buzzfeed
“In clinical psychology,” he tells BuzzFeed, “a psychopath is someone with a distinct cluster of personality traits, including charm, charisma, fearlessness, ruthlessness, narcissism, persuasiveness, and lack of conscience.” Those traits can be handy in many walks of life, not just crime.
Another misconception, he says, is that there is a sharp line between “psychopath” and “not psychopath”. “A lot of people think that it’s all very black and white,” he says. “But this is not the case. In fact, psychopathy – like height, weight, and IQ, to take a few examples – lies on a spectrum.”
We’re all along the spectrum somewhere. “Some of us score higher on some traits than others,” says Dutton. “But unless you score high on all of them, you don’t really have anything to worry about.”
Sources
https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomchivers/where-are-you-on-the-psychopathy-spectrum?utm_term=.uj7BDk24R#.nu7RMOlJ3
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