Repeated failure to fulfill or honor obligations and commitments such as not paying bills, defaulting on loans, performing sloppy work, being absent or late to work, failing to honor contractual agreements.ġ6) FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONSĪ failure to accept responsibility for ones own actions reflected in low conscientiousness, an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility, and an effort to manipulate others through this denial. The occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated and lack reflection or planning inability to resist temptation, frustrations and momentary urges a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences fool hardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic and reckless. a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity ( rape ) or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits and conquests.Ī variety of behaviors prior to age 13, including lying, theft, cheating, vandalism, bullying, sexual activity, fire setting, glue sniffing, alcohol use and running away from home.Īn inability or persistent behavior to develop or execute long term plans and goals a nomadic existence, aimless, lacking direction in life. acting hastily.Ī variety of brief, superficial relations, numerous affairs, and an in discriminant selection of sexual partners the maintenance of numerous, multiple relationships at the same time. cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, tactless.Īn intentional, manipulative, selfish and exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack of motivation, low self discipline and the inability to carry through ones responsibilities.Įxpressions of irritability, annoyance, inpatients, threats, aggression and verbal abuse inadequate control of anger or temper.

this is usuallyĭemonstrated by a disdain for ones victims.Įmotional poverty or a limited range or dept of feelings interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness and superficial warmth.Ī lack of feelings towards people in general. a lack of feeling or concerns for the losses, pain and suffering of victims. Psychopaths show a huge lack of concern for the devastating effects their actions have on as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and suffering of ones victims. in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness is present. The use of deceit and deception to cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain. they fail to work at a job for any length of time, for example, or to finish tasks that they consider dull or routine.Ĭan be moderate or high in moderate form they will be shrewd, crafty, cunning, sly and clever in extreme form, they will be deceptive, deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous, manipulative and dishonest. psychopaths often have a low self discipline in carrying tasks through to completion because they get bored easily.

psychopaths feel that their abilities will enable them to become anything they want to be.ģ) NEED FOR STIMULATION AND PRONE TO BOREDOMĪn excessive need for thrilling and exciting stimulation taking chances and doing things thatĪre risky. Of bad luck, unfaithful friends or an unfair and incompetent system. instead they see them as temporary setbacks, as the result sociopaths are seldom embarrassed about there legal,įinancial or personal problems. they see themselves as superior and the center of the universe. Sociopaths have a huge ego and a highly inflated sense of entitlement, self worth and importance. often with these traits there is a lack of concern at being found out that they are not.

they can appear to be experts in sociology, psychiatry, medicine, psychology, philosophy, poetry, literature, art or law. the are experts at being charming and charismatic. they can be great conversationalist and tell many stories that make themselves look good, most of it usually lies mixed in with a little tiny bit of truth to keep you confused. often they are very likable and veryĬharming. Sociopaths are usually intelligent, witty and articulate. BELOW IS A SOCIOPATH CHECKLIST BY ROBERT HARE

Sociopath checklist