Are you a psychopath

[Head Womble]

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/psychopath-night

[Tony]

I'm 30%, my missus is 40%.  Interesting set of questions!

[Keef]

I'm 93% and I did away with the wife years ago 

[Head Womble]

I'm 53%, my wife 24%, my daughter 79%, my son 73%.

My wife and I are moving to another country and not telling the kids.

[nigelb]

I've just watched the channel 4 program with my son.

I could see from some of the kids who were in his primary school intake as to who were the ones to avoid.

I watched the Leicester v Burnley game today with a parent of one of my lads intake year. While his dad is considered normal, by some,..I would not ordinarily associate with him. His son is a real nasty bastard who is not to be trusted. In future years I will refer to this post when his name appears in the the local and national press when his criminal career become promenent.

At the moment I'll just use his first name....Sam.

I believe he has psycopathic tendencies.........watch this space.

[greasemonkey]

I didn't need to take that test, these things are something of a hobby of mine. I love the way the mind works, and more so, the way other peoples minds work. (That test is just scratching the surface to see how deep the ice is)

Psychotic tendencys are not exclusively negative, it's a choice. The same mental functions that lead to terrible things can be harnessed to lead to great things. The only thing separating a master criminal from a master businessman, or a hero dare devil from a psychotic lunatic, is the side of the law they are on.

79%

[nigelb]

having met a few times Andrew...where do I stand? Answer in a pm please

[greasemonkey]

having met a few times Andrew...where do I stand? Answer in a pm please

Now there's a question.
My being interested in what makes others tick, is largely due to the fact that I find it so difficult to do so.
The test ain't that great anyway, because it does not say at which point in the spectrum a high or low score is. Is 50% normal, or 0% normal? It's a bit of a how long is a piece of string type test.

The lack of empathy that is typically associated with being high on the psychopathy spectrum, is (IMHO) largely due to being unable to "read" people.
I (probably) won't start trying to skin you, because I find you trapped under something heavy, but at the same time, my first instinct will not be to try and and un trap you. I'm more likely to wonder how you became trapped. Obviously, I'm not that daft that I'm going to walk away and leave you there, but, unlike someone for whom empathy is a natural emotion, I will untrap you, totally oblivious to your wails of agony. They won't distract me at all, They won't even register with me. Neither will your heartfelt thanks when you finally crawl away. I'll give my best attempt at freeing you, because that is the "right" thing to do.
That's putting it a little strongly, but my mind works on logic and action, not emotion. It's a spectrum, it's not absolute, I feel bad about running over bunnys when I could have missed them. I'm quite happy to shoot them........

Based on the (tiny) bit I (think) I know about you, and the fact that you asked, I would say you score.......

[nigelb]

...why thankyou very much. Not sure if that figure is good or bad but thanks anyway..

[nigelb]

I've just taken the test highlighted in wombles opening post. I scored 30%.

[therecklessengineer]

70%

 

[julesandtash]

I'm 61% Psychopath.
According to the website : "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."

[Rotary-Motion]

I watched the program aswell and did the test twice, once last night to which I got 27 score under the influences of legal and illegal substances. and again this morning sober, again 27 score...

You are warm and empathic with a heightened awareness of social responsibility and a strong sense of conscience. You like to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of a situation before you act and are generally averse to taking risks. You are very much a ‘people person’ and dislike conflict. ‘Do unto others…’ are your watchwords. But, although you avoid hurting others, those residing at the higher end of the psychopathic spectrum might not be as considerate, so stay vigilant to avoid being hurt unnecessarily.

I will be staying away from all you lot above!

[Tony]

having met a few times Andrew...where do I stand? Answer in a pm please

Now there's a question.
My being interested in what makes others tick, is largely due to the fact that I find it so difficult to do so.
The test ain't that great anyway, because it does not say at which point in the spectrum a high or low score is. Is 50% normal, or 0% normal? It's a bit of a how long is a piece of string type test.

The lack of empathy that is typically associated with being high on the psychopathy spectrum, is (IMHO) largely due to being unable to "read" people.
I (probably) won't start trying to skin you, because I find you trapped under something heavy, but at the same time, my first instinct will not be to try and and un trap you. I'm more likely to wonder how you became trapped. Obviously, I'm not that daft that I'm going to walk away and leave you there, but, unlike someone for whom empathy is a natural emotion, I will untrap you, totally oblivious to your wails of agony. They won't distract me at all, They won't even register with me. Neither will your heartfelt thanks when you finally crawl away. I'll give my best attempt at freeing you, because that is the "right" thing to do.
That's putting it a little strongly, but my mind works on logic and action, not emotion. It's a spectrum, it's not absolute, I feel bad about running over bunnys when I could have missed them. I'm quite happy to shoot them........

Totally agree with all of the above.  I think that's just being male though isn't it?  Not reading people (especially women!), finding it interesting how people managed to do stupid things to themselves or the unintended consequences actions.  But generally doing what is the right thing to help them, possibly after mocking them for being so daft in the first place?

[1958steveflying]

45% Hmmmmm.

"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."