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Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, Third Edition (SRP-III)

Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, Third Edition (SRP-III) Test

Gauge self-reported psychopathic traits and related behavior patterns in about 12 minutes. Get quick, research-friendly insight into manipulativeness, callousness, and impulsivity.

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How the Scales are Structured

example score

26/80

Antisocial Behavior (AB)

Assesses the extent of rule-breaking, aggression, and engagement in unlawful or socially non-normative behaviors.

Low

Elevated

16 – 30: Low | 31 – 80: Elevated

A score of 26 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few self-reported antisocial behaviors and generally better alignment with social rules and norms.

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63/80

Chaotic Lifestyle (CL)

Measures tendencies toward impulsive, poorly planned, and socially nonconforming patterns of day-to-day behavior.

More Structured

Mixed Stability

Chaotic Lifestyle

16 – 30: More Structured | 31 – 48: Mixed Stability | 49 – 80: Chaotic Lifestyle

A score of 63 falls in the Chaotic Lifestyle range, suggesting pronounced impulsivity and difficulty maintaining long-term plans and consistent responsibilities.

example score

62/80

Callous Affect (CA)

Measures emotional coldness and reduced empathy or concern for others' feelings.

Low

Moderate

High

16 – 27: Low | 28 – 43: Moderate | 44 – 80: High

A score of 62 falls in the High range, suggesting a stronger tendency toward emotional detachment and limited sympathy in self-reported attitudes.

example score

36/80

Interpersonal Manipulation (IM)

Measures the tendency to influence others through deception, insincerity, and using relationships for personal gain.

Low

Moderate

High

16 – 28: Low | 29 – 46: Moderate | 47 – 80: High

A score of 36 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not pronounced tendency toward interpersonal manipulation in self-reported behavior.

example score

180/320

Psychopathy Scale (PS)

Assesses the overall severity of self-reported psychopathic traits such as manipulativeness, callousness, impulsivity, and antisocial tendencies.

Low

Moderate

High

64 – 108: Low | 109 – 159: Moderate | 160 – 320: High

A score of 180 falls in the High range, suggesting a relatively elevated level of psychopathic-like traits compared with lower scores on this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Personality and self-insight seekers

41%OF USERS

People curious about their own emotional style and social behavior take it to understand traits like empathy, impulsivity, and manipulation tendencies.

Psychology students and researchers

34%OF USERS

Students and researchers use it to collect comparable self-report data on psychopathic traits for studies of personality, deviance, and risk factors.

Forensic and correctional staff

25%OF USERS

Professionals in justice and rehabilitation settings use it as a quick screening tool to flag personality patterns linked to antisocial behavior and rule-breaking.

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Antisocial Behavior (AB)

Average

50.9

Normal range

41 — 60.7

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Chaotic Lifestyle (CL)

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53.5

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45 — 62.1

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Heartless Attitude (HA)

Average

45.3

Normal range

34.6 — 55.9

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Interpersonal Manipulation (IM)

Average

55.7

Normal range

44 — 67.4

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Psychopathy Scale (PS)

Average

217.7

Normal range

184 — 251.4

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320

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures self-reported traits linked to psychopathic personality features, such as callousness, manipulativeness, impulsivity, and antisocial tendencies. Results indicate trait levels and do not provide a clinical diagnosis.

Who can take this questionnaire?

It is intended for adolescents and adults who can read and respond accurately to self-report items. It is not designed for use when comprehension is impaired or when valid responding cannot be expected.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 64 items and typically takes about 12 minutes to complete. Most items use a fixed response scale.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical thoughts and behavior, not a single unusual event. Answers should be honest and based on usual functioning over time.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores are used to compare relative levels of traits within a sample or against reference data when available. Interpretation should consider context, response validity, and the limits of self-report.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, Third Edition (SRP-III) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This self-report measure is designed to assess psychopathic personality traits and related behavioral tendencies in nonclinical and research contexts. The Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, Third Edition (SRP-III) uses standardized items to capture individual differences in interpersonal, affective, and behavioral characteristics commonly associated with psychopathy.

The instrument includes 64 items and typically requires about 12 minutes to complete. It was developed by R. D. Hare, C. S. Neumann, and D. L. Paulhus.

Scores are generally interpreted as dimensional indicators rather than as a diagnostic determination, and results should be considered in the context of the referral question and other available data (e.g., clinical interview, collateral information, and validity indicators). The Self-Report Psychopathy Scale, Third Edition (SRP-III) may be used in research, screening, and applied settings where efficient characterization of psychopathy-related traits is clinically or scientifically relevant.

Author: C. S. Neumann, D. L. Paulhus, R. D. Hare

Literature: Paulhus, D. L., Neumann, C. S., & Hare, R. D. Manual for the self-report psychopathy scales. Multi-Health Systems. 2009.; Gordts, S., Uzieblo, K., Neumann, C. S., Van den Bussche, E., & Rossi, G. Validity of the self-report psychopathy scales (SRP-III full and short versions) in a community sample. Assessment. 2017.

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