PCL-R Self Test

I don't know about the rest of you, but I have a tendency to get bored very easily and so, occasionally I'll take an online test or two just for the hell of it. I've already been diagnosed with AsPD, but for something to do I self tested for psychopathy using the PCL-R as a guide. A self test obviously means the results are invalid, but I thought it would be interesting to see what score I would get anyway. I've self-tested in the past out of curiosity and thought I would create a thread on this topic so that others could do the same. I am curious to see what other people score.
By the way, if there is an old thread on this exact topic, forget it exists and respond to this one anyway.

The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is a diagnostic tool used to rate a person's psychopathic or antisocial tendencies. Originally designed to assess people accused or convicted of crimes, the PCL-R consists of a 20-item symptom rating scale that allows qualified examiners to compare a subject's degree of psychopathy with that of a prototypical psychopath. It is accepted by many in the field as the best method for determining the presence and extent of psychopathy in a person.

Precautions

Obviously, diagnosing someone as a psychopath is a very serious step. It has important implications for a person and for his or her associates in family, clinical and forensic settings. Therefore, the test must be administered by professionals who have been specifically trained in its use and who have a wide-ranging and up-to-date familiarity with studies of psychopathy.

Scoring and Result

The PCL-R provides a total score that indicates how closely the test subject matches the "perfect" score that a classic or prototypical psychopath would rate. Each of the twenty items is given a score of 0, 1, or 2 based on how well it applies to the subject being tested. A prototypical psychopath would receive a maximum score of 40, while someone with absolutely no psychopathic traits or tendencies would receive a score of zero. A score of 30 or above qualifies a person for a diagnosis of psychopathy. People with no criminal backgrounds normally score around 5. Many non-psychopathic criminal offenders score around 22.


The twenty traits assessed by the PCL-R score are:
Score 0 if it does not apply to you, score 1 if it somewhat applies, score 2 if it fully applies to you.

1. Glibness and superficial charm
– smooth-talking, engaging and slick.

2. Grandiose self-worth
– greatly inflated idea of one’s abilities and self-esteem, arrogance and a sense of superiority.

3. Pathological lying
– shrewd, crafty, sly and clever when moderate; deceptive, deceitful, underhanded and unscrupulous when high.

4. Cunning/manipulative
– uses deceit and deception to cheat others for personal gain.

5. Lack of remorse or guilt
- no feelings or concern for losses, pain and suffering of others, coldhearted and unempathic.

6. Shallow affect / emotional poverty
– limited range or depth of feelings; interpersonal coldness.

7. Callous/lack of empathy
– a lack of feelings toward others; cold, contemptuous and inconsiderate.

8. Fails to accept responsibility for own actions
– denial of responsibility and an attempt to manipulate others through this.

9. Needs stimulation/prone to boredom
– an excessive need for new, exciting stimulation and risk-taking.

10. Parasitic lifestyle
– Intentional, manipulative, selfish and exploitative financial dependence on others.

11. Poor behavioral controls
– expressions of negative feelings, verbal abuse and inappropriate expressions of anger.

12. No realistic long-term goals
– inability or constant failure to develop and accomplish long-term plans.

13. Impulsiveness
– behaviors lacking reflection or planning and done without considering consequences.

14. Irresponsible
– repeated failure to fulfill or honor commitments and obligations.

15. Juvenile delinquency
– criminal behavioral problems between the ages of 13-18.

16. Early behavior problems
– a variety of dysfunctional and unacceptable behaviors before age thirteen.

17. Revocation of Conditional Release
– Violating probation or other conditional release because of technicalities.

18. Promiscuity
– brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs and an indiscriminate choice of sexual partners.

19. Many short-term marital relationships
– lack of commitment to a long-term relationship.

20. Criminal versatility
– diversity of criminal offenses, whether or not the individual has been arrested or convicted.


I also found a self-test of the PCL-R that somebody created:
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testi ... 0577526159

1. Glibness and superficial charm - 1

2. Grandiose self-worth - 2

3. Pathological lying - 1

4. Cunning/manipulative - 1

5. Lack of remorse or guilt - 2

6. Shallow affect / emotional poverty - 2

7. Callous/lack of empathy - 2

8. Fails to accept responsibility for own actions - 2

9. Needs stimulation/prone to boredom - 2

10. Parasitic lifestyle - 2

11. Poor behavioral controls - 2

12. No realistic long-term goals - 2

13. Impulsiveness - 2

14. Irresponsible - 1

15. Juvenile delinquency - 1

16. Early behavior problems - 1

17. Revocation of Conditional Release - 0
I've never been caught for any crime committed, which is why this one doesn't apply to me.

18. Promiscuity - 2.

19. Many short-term marital relationships - 2
I've been in about nine different relationships over the years. None of them lasted very long. The majority of them were broken up by me. I much prefer a slave over a lover any day.

20. Criminal versatility - 2

My Score = 32

I also found a self-test of the PCL-R that somebody created:
http://www.okcupid.com/tests/take?testi ... 0577526159

Your result for The Are You an Psychopath Test ...

Sociopath

You scored 32 out of forty on the psychopathy scale

30... I dont see fit to have to show where my numbers are.

8...

I think that explains why you havent uped and banned me yet.

Is it an insult to call you a softie?

Nah, I like being a softie...

Good, you softie.

Onebravegirl can ban people too We don't hate you though.

Back in the day I was given a 33. Taking it now, myself, I ended up with a 32. Clearly the miracle of healing has been underway, and a joyous celebration of epic proportion is called for. Bring dip. Thank you. That is all.

I scored 7 on the okcupid test. It said that makes me "F ucking Normal."