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Classic Traits
Dr. Hare's Checklist (Sociopathic Traits)
1. GLIB and SUPERFICIAL CHARM -- the tendency to be smooth, engaging,
charming, slick, and verbally facile. Sociopathic charm is not in
the least shy, self-conscious, or afraid to say anything. A sociopath
never gets tongue-tied. They have freed themselves from the social
conventions about taking turns in talking, for example.
2. GRANDIOSE SELF-WORTH -- a grossly inflated view of one's abilities
and self-worth, self-assured, opinionated, cocky, a braggart. Sociopaths
are arrogant people who believe they are superior human beings.
3. NEED FOR STIMULATION or PRONENESS TO BOREDOM -- an excessive need
for novel, thrilling, and exciting stimulation; taking chances and
doing things that are risky. Sociopaths often have low self-discipline
in carrying tasks through to completion because they get bored easily.
They fail to work at the same job for any length of time, for example,
or to finish tasks that they consider dull or routine.
4. PATHOLOGICAL LYING -- can 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.
5. CONNING AND MANIPULATIVENESS- the use of deceit and deception to
cheat, con, or defraud others for personal gain; distinguished from
Item #4 in the degree to which exploitation and callous ruthlessness
is present, as reflected in a lack of concern for the feelings and
suffering of one's victims.
6. LACK OF REMORSE OR GUILT -- a lack of feelings or concern for the
losses, pain, and suffering of victims; a tendency to be unconcerned,
dispassionate, coldhearted, and un empathic. This item is usually
demonstrated by a disdain for one's victims.
7. SHALLOW AFFECT -- emotional poverty or a limited range or depth
of feelings; interpersonal coldness in spite of signs of open gregariousness.
8. CALLOUSNESS and LACK OF EMPATHY -- a lack of feelings toward people
in general; cold, contemptuous, inconsiderate, and tactless.
9. PARASITIC LIFESTYLE -- an intentional, manipulative, selfish, and
exploitative financial dependence on others as reflected in a lack
of motivation, low self-discipline, and inability to begin or complete
responsibilities.
10. POOR BEHAVIORAL CONTROLS -- expressions of irritability, annoyance,
impatience, threats, aggression, and verbal abuse; inadequate control
of anger and temper; acting hastily.
11. PROMISCUOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOR -- a variety of brief, superficial
relations, numerous affairs, and an indiscriminate selection of sexual
partners; the maintenance of several relationships at the same time;
a history of attempts to sexually coerce others into sexual activity
or taking great pride at discussing sexual exploits or conquests.
12. EARLY BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS -- a 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.
13. LACK OF REALISTIC, LONG-TERM GOALS -- an inability or persistent
failure to develop and execute long-term plans and goals; a nomadic
existence, aimless, lacking direction in life.
14. IMPULSIVITY -- the occurrence of behaviors that are unpremeditated
and lack reflection or planning; inability to resist temptation, frustrations,
and urges; a lack of deliberation without considering the consequences;
foolhardy, rash, unpredictable, erratic, and reckless.
15. IRRESPONSIBILITY -- 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.
16. FAILURE TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN ACTIONS -- a failure
to accept responsibility for one's actions reflected in low conscientiousness,
an absence of dutifulness, antagonistic manipulation, denial of responsibility,
and an effort to manipulate others through this denial.
17. MANY SHORT-TERM MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS -- a lack of commitment
to a long-term relationship reflected in inconsistent, undependable,
and unreliable commitments in life, including marital.
18. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY -- behavior problems between the ages of
13-18; mostly behaviors that are crimes or clearly involve aspects
of antagonism, exploitation, aggression, manipulation, or a callous,
ruthless tough-mindedness.
19. REVOCATION OF CONDITION RELEASE -- a revocation of probation or
other conditional release due to technical violations, such as carelessness,
low deliberation, or failing to appear.
20. CRIMINAL VERSATILITY -- a diversity of types of criminal offenses,
regardless if the person has been arrested or convicted for them;
taking great pride at getting away with crimes.
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