psychopath night
 

A series on Channel 4 about psychopaths. Fascinating. There's even a quiz in the web page to measure your psychopathic tendencies.

1 in a 100 of us is a psychopath, I'm only 18% psychopath. Damn that empathy.

They are saying that thr number one profession for psychopaths is banking, then lawyering, then the media.

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What about legally banking on TV ?

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oooh let me find that poll - I used to be a banker and if you believe star signs and all that shizzz, as a Libran, a lawyer was apparently a job that I would have been well suited for (lack of intellect and unwillingness to study got in the way there).

So on that basis I'm a prime candidate to kill lots of people :thumbup:

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I'm interested to see how our forum members, who've actually killed people, fair in the quiz.

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wow 42% :blink:

here's the link

http://psychopath.channel4.com/quizz...dal-Psychopath

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Oh, sorry i meant to give the link.

The programme is saying that psychopathic traits can be useful especially in a crisis, quick decision making, emtional detachment, thrill seeking. They are good at charm and persuasion but low in empathy. Manipulative.

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Had completely forgot that was on, and very much wanted to see it. Thanks for the reminder/recommendation. :thumbup:

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76%. :(

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:rofl:

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24%

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I wouldn't rate that quiz very high. The definition of psychopathy in Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life had a different kitten question. 27%
:D

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The results section is interesting those with higher psychopath scores prefer to readThe Financial Times, The Starvor the Sun. Low scores read the Guardian

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You should redo the test. From your postings on here it should be much higher.

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Much better. The rest has obviously recharged your batteries. :thumbup:

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:whistle:

Really?????!

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Yep, can turn it on when they need to.

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http://www.snakesinsuits.com/

i never read the book but these guys did an entire study on them

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Can't do links with snakes on them, low psycho level =high phobia level.

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36% :blink:

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.

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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.

23%

Reasonably accurate, for me.

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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.

3% . This is why I will never get ahead.

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Batsman got 67%...

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so what did it say then?

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36%

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I dont remember, think I was a little too shocked anyway I took it again and this time got it down to 72% which is not much better.

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Both of these were exactly the same for me 23% for me, very accurate. wished I'd known this 60 or more years ago

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61% for me.

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61% Rather normal, I think.

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I'm no psycho. I leave that for the missus:)

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oh go on, you bunch of near-psychos. Share what it says, stop being so coy.

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I just did it again, less honestly, and got an 88%.

You can play hardball with the best of them! You know what you want and are not afraid to go for it – even if it means bending the rules occasionally and putting a few noses out of joint on the way. Nothing fazes you. You are decisive, self-confident and pretty much up for anything. You are a ‘means-to-an-end’ person. For you, it’s not necessarily a matter of right or wrong, but of what gets the job done. ‘Bring it on’ is your mantra, but to help those around you keep their heads, you should learn some tricks to help you temper your self-satisfying tendencies...

Several poster who could no doubt better that score are being strangely reticent to participate.

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67%

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.

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24%

I wonder if it goes up after watching "the housewives" or something similar.

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Surprising result.

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Ditto but who cares. :)

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Clearly not you. :)

Just pointing out to KiwiLass that she could sate her curiosity by lying a teensy bit.

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Yeah, but then it would screw up that academic dude's results, and I would feel bad for doing that. I'm 3% remember? ar ar

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yeah I'm surprised too.

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Academic dude? Shirley you don't think that crap was serious research?

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hahah. never said I was smart!

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52% sounds about right !