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Psychopath In Your Life Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you know a psychopath?

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.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. This person was charming when I first met them but has become less so over time.
Disagree
Agree
2. When this person wants something from me, they’ll say whatever I want to hear.
Disagree
Agree
3. This person always finds a way to blame others for their mistakes.
Disagree
Agree
4. I suspect that this person only helps others when they’ll get something out of doing so.
Disagree
Agree
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5. This person appears to fake emotions such as sadness or embarrassment.
Disagree
Agree
6. This person is a rule follower.
Disagree
Agree
7. This person can shift from charming to distant from one second to the next.
Disagree
Agree
8. I suspect that this person lies often.
Disagree
Agree
9. This person appears to be fearless.
Disagree
Agree
10. This person could be described as a different person in different encounters.
Disagree
Agree
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11. This person can behave as if other people are boring or beneath them.
Disagree
Agree
12. This person sometimes seems like a chameleon: They can adjust their behavior to fit whatever situation they’re in.
Disagree
Agree
13. This person demands special treatment from everyone in their life.
Disagree
Agree
14. Confiding in this person backfires because they use others’ vulnerabilities against them.
Disagree
Agree
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15. When this person is angry, they lash out at others.
Disagree
Agree
16. This person often behaves in ways that are reckless or outright dangerous.
Disagree
Agree
17. This person regularly does nice things for me with no expectation that I’ll do something in return.
Disagree
Agree
18. It can feel like this person is deliberately pitting me against other people
Disagree
Agree
19. This person acts as if the rules don’t apply to them.
Disagree
Agree
20. This person is very skilled at flattery.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Psychopathy Test For?

This test is for anyone interested in assessing a specific person in their life for signs of psychopathy. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic; a high score does not mean the person is a psychopath.

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How to Get Help with a Psychopath

If you have been harmed by someone else’s antisocial or uncaring behavior, a licensed mental health provider can help you heal. You can find one in your area on the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.

Sources

  • Hare, R. Hare Psychopathy Checklist—Revised (PCL-R)
  • Lilienfeld, S., et al. Psychopathic Personality Inventory (PPI)
  • Levenson, M., et al. Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale
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