PCL-SV (Psychopathy Checklist - Short Version)
PCL:SV
Scoring criteria: 0 = factor is not present; 1 = factor may be present or is partially present; 2 = factor is present
Rate each item 0, 1, or 2:
_____Superficial: a “slick” style of verbal interaction that sounds impressive, but is insincere or shallow
Evidence:
_____ Grandiose: controlling, domineering with a grossly inflated sense of self-worth or self-importance
Evidence:
_____ Deceitful: pathological lying, conning, manipulative
Evidence:
_____ Lacks remorse: failure to appreciate the harm of actions on others, or blaming others for it
Evidence:
_____ Lacks empathy: spiteful, demeaning, no regard for the feelings, rights, or well-being of others
Evidence:
_____ Does not accept responsibility: avoids accepting personal responsibility for his own actions through denial, minimizing, or rationalizing
Evidence:
_____ Impulsive: shows behaviour that lacks forethought or planning; makes reckless, “spur of the moment” decisions
Evidence:
_____ Poor behavioral controls: “hot-headed,” typically responds to failure, criticism, or frustration with threats, violence
Evidence:
_____ Lacks goals: no realistic long-term plans, lives day by day
Evidence:
_____ Irresponsible: unable to keep promises, honour commitments, fulfill social or occupational obligations
Evidence:
_____ Adolescent antisocial behaviour: documented juvenile delinquency before age 17
Evidence:
____ Adult antisocial behaviour: has adult criminal record
Evidence:
_____ Total Score marks (18-25 = acceptable)
On the basis of the above estimated PCL: SV score,
18 or higher = psychopathic
13-17 = may be psychopathic (refer for a full PCL-R)
12 or lower = not psychopathic
