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Post by Joanna on Apr 24, 2017 14:49:40 GMT -5
Are You a Psychopath?
The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) is a diagnostic tool used to rate a person's psychopathic or antisocial tendencies. It was developed in the 1970s by Dr. Robert Hare, a Canadian professor and researcher renowned in criminal psychology who has spent decades studying the concept known as the psychopath and based partly on Hare’s work with prison inmates in Vancouver. Hare is the author of popular science bestseller, Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us and co-author of Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work.
Because psychopaths are often repeat offenders who commit sexual assaults or other violent crimes again and again, the PCL-R is used in the courtroom and institutions as an indicator of the potential risk posed by individuals in psychiatric units or prisoners. The results of the examination have been used as a factor in deciding the length and type prison sentences and treatment subjects should, or should not, receive. It is accepted by many in the field as the best method for determining the presence and extent of psychopathy in a person. A modified youth version is also available for ages 12-18.
The Hare PCL-R contains two parts, a semi-structured interview and a review of the subject’s file records and history. A 20-item symptom rating scale that allows qualified examiners to compare a subject’s degree of psychopathy with that of a prototypical psychopath. Each of the 20 items is given a score of 0, 1 or 2 based on how well it applies to the subject being tested.
Because an individual’s score can have important consequences for his or her future, Hare argues that the test should be considered valid only if administered by a suitably-qualified and experienced clinician under scientifically-controlled and licensed, standardized conditions.
• glib and superficial charm • grandiose (exaggeratedly high) estimation of self • need for stimulation • pathological lying • cunning and manipulative • lack of remorse or guilt • shallow affect (superficial emotional responsiveness) • callousness and lack of empathy • parasitic lifestyle • poor behavioral controls • sexual promiscuity • early behavior problems • lack of realistic long-term goals • impulsive • irresponsible • failure to accept responsibility for actions • many short-term romantic relationships • juvenile delinquency • revocation of conditional release • criminal versatility
(1) A prototypical psychopath would have a maximum score of 40, while someone with absolutely no psychopathic traits or tendencies would score zero. (2) A score of 30 or above qualifies a person for a diagnosis of psychopathy. (3) Those who have no criminal background normally score around 5. (4) Many non-psychopathic criminal offenders score around 22.
Source: The Doc Zone.
Take this mini Psychopath Test and find out if you’re Normal, a Victim or a Psychopath: www.quotev.com/quiz/961137/The-Psychopath-Test
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Post by madeline on Apr 24, 2017 15:17:33 GMT -5
According to the test, I'm normal.
It said: "Sorry, you're just normal. Hang with friends, chill at home, move on. That's life. Well, kudos to you my friend. Just watch your back. There's a lot of crazys out there."
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Post by catherine on Apr 25, 2017 2:47:03 GMT -5
My test result says: "Well ... Looks like you're a Psychopath! But hey, that's not always a bad thing. You guys get a bad image, people always think you kill people. That's totally not true! With your manipulative attitude you could be anything you want, why limit yourself to murdering people?"
This test is a load of twaddle. There are so many grammatical errors that some of the questions are unclear.
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Post by jason on Apr 25, 2017 17:28:44 GMT -5
Like Maddie, I'm normal.
Trust me, Catherine, no one's surprised you're a psychopath!
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Post by jane on May 1, 2017 20:03:27 GMT -5
My test result says: "Well ... Looks like you're a Psychopath! But hey, that's not always a bad thing. You guys get a bad image, people always think you kill people. That's totally not true! With your manipulative attitude you could be anything you want, why limit yourself to murdering people?"
This test is a load of twaddle. There are so many grammatical errors that some of the questions are unclear.
According to the test, I'm a psychopath, too.
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Post by natalie on May 4, 2017 16:00:56 GMT -5
Great, I'm a victim. Ugh. I guess it's a good thing I'm practically a loner...
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Post by aprillynn93 on May 5, 2017 12:05:00 GMT -5
Great, I'm a victim. Ugh. I guess it's a good thing I'm practically a loner... Don't feel bad Natalie. I got the same thing LOL! On quite a few of those questions, I didn't like any of the choices. I would not call this quiz very accurate.
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Post by jason on May 5, 2017 13:25:56 GMT -5
Don't feel bad Natalie. I got the same thing LOL! On quite a few of those questions, I didn't like any of the choices. I would not call this quiz very accurate. You're a bleeding heart and they're all victims. I don't know about Natalie, but you're the type who wants us to take in a bunch of Muslims because you think we should help them. I'll bet you're a lot like Janice Ott, one of the stupid women who didn't have any better sense than to walk off with Ted Bundy at that lake in Washington. She was a bleeding heart with a degree in psychology. Here's what Maddie had to say about her: "People who go into fields like psychology and work as probation officers are often bleeding heart liberals who think that they can help everyone." whatliesbeyond.boards.net/thread/4028/july-1974-murder-sunday-afternoon
Well, Duh! Do you think any quiz you take on the internet is accurate?
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Post by aprillynn93 on May 5, 2017 20:11:35 GMT -5
Hmm...well I am 48 years old, and have not walked off with any serial killers, or been any kind of "victim" yet. I guess there is still time though We've already had a conversation about this. With compassion, I believe you have to use wisdom. I would not let any stranger into my home, regardless of race, religion, etc. And no, I do not think internet quizzes in general mean much, but this one was one of the worst, in my opinion.
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Post by kitty on May 9, 2017 8:54:50 GMT -5
The test says that I'm normal.
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