Sociopath Test

There is no definitive sociopath test to diagnose somebody as sociopathic. Robert Hare's Psychopathy Checklist is currently the 'gold standard' for diagnosing sociopaths and psychopaths. This is a complex clinical test that involves an interview with the person concerned as well as access to records of his or her previous history.

There is, however, some use in using a simple sociopath test to determine if you or a family member may be involved with a sociopath. Sociopaths cause tremendous destruction and harm and because of the mind control it can be incredibly difficult for a person in a relationship with them to recognize them for what they are. Therefore any clues about their true nature may save a lot of hardship and grief.

 

With caution

If you use the following sociopath test to decide if somebody close to you is a sociopath or psychopath, please remember the following.

• To make a diagnosis of sociopathic or psychopathy requires a trained professional with experience in this field.
• This sociopath test will give you clues as to whether you need to do something about your relationship with this person or not. It is not intended to formally diagnose somebody as a sociopath.
• Sociopaths are dangerous. Being in a relationship with one can cause serious harm to you and those around you.
• If you suspect you're in a relationship with a sociopath, seek expert help. Find somebody who deals specifically with sociopaths, psychopaths and mind control to help you.

For example, they may not know that the sociopath is lying. They may think the sociopath actually is sympathetic, loving, caring etc.

Because of the nature of mind control, and the effect it has on their decision making, it's almost impossible for them to see the truth. Let's have a closer look at this before getting to the sociopath test.

 

How sociopaths manipulate

Sociopaths will typically build a false relationship with their victim. Then step-by-step they begin to manipulate the beliefs and values of the victim so that they are aligned with their own.

Now remember that sociopaths have a huge ego and believe they are superior to everybody else. Therefore, their victims will begin to believe this as well. The victims also accept any reasons and justifications given to them while under the influence of mind control.

In many cults, for example, the members believe that the leader is helping them. The leader (often a psychopath) encourages this by claiming that he is making sacrifices on their behalf.

In this sociopath test there is a question about whether the person operates from a power network of friends for personal gain. People who are manipulated by the leader will typically answer no.

They are unable to see the power plays that are occurring. They believe they are making their own decisions, and they believe that the people around them in the group are also making their own decisions. If they want to work for free for the leader, they think they are doing it willingly.

This same kind of dynamic also functions in one-to-one relationships, for example, husband and wife. If the man has been deceived 'romantically' by his sociopathic wife, he may be unable to notice the lies, he certainly won't think this new woman in his life is cold and calculating and he won't know that she is playing ruthlessly to win.

Therefore the answers given in the sociopath test by a victim may not be accurate. That's why I suggest caution!

Of course, some people will use a sociopath test for fun. There's no harm in this but be wary of labeling somebody as sociopathic just because you think they score highly in the test.

Is he insecure or manipulative?

Sociopath test

This sociopath test was extracted from an article by Robert Matthews in the Sunday Telegraph Review, May 4th 1997. It is useful because it is based on research and experiences of socialized psychopaths. For each trait, decide if it applies to the person you suspect may be a socialized psychopath, fully (2 points), partially (1 point) or not at all (0 points).

1. Do they have problems sustaining stable relationships, personally and in business?
2. Do they frequently manipulate others to achieve selfish goals, with no consideration of the effects on those manipulated?
3. Are they cavalier about the truth, and capable of telling lies to your face?
4. Do they have an air of self-importance, regardless of their true standing in society?
5. Have they no apparent sense of remorse, shame or guilt?
6. Is their charm superficial, and capable of being switched on to suit immediate ends?
7. Are they easily bored and demand constant stimulation?
8. Are their displays of human emotion unconvincing?
9. Do they enjoy taking risks, and acting on reckless impulse?
10. Are they quick to blame others for their mistakes?
11. As teenagers, did they resent authority, play truant and/or steal?
12. Do they have no qualms about sponging off others?
13. Are they quick to lose their temper?
14. Are they sexually promiscuous?
15. Do they have a belligerent, bullying manner?
16. Are they unrealistic about their long-term aims?
17. Do they lack any ability to empathize with others?
18. Would you regard them as essentially irresponsible?

A score of 25 or above suggests strong sociopathic tendencies.

This does not mean the person is a potential mass-murderer: socialized psychopaths are not mad, nor do they have to resort to violence. Even so, a close professional or emotional relationship with a socialized psychopath is likely to prove a damaging experience.

 

Professional help

I will say it again. If you think you are being manipulated by a sociopath or a psychopath, doing a sociopath test is not enough. To undo the effects of mind control, it makes sense to enlist the help of a specialist in this area, someone who fully understands mind control.

Learn how to prevent and stop mind control and how to leave an abusive relationship.

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