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Sociopath Test - Antisocial Preferences Scale (APS-35)

This self-assessment is based on Antisocial Preferences Scale (APS-35), a 35-item self-assessment originally developed by Bartłomiej Skowroński, et al.. Drdeenz provides an interactive digital version for educational, informational, and self-exploration purposes only. Read More

Antisocial Preferences Scale (APS-35)

Background

The Antisocial Preferences Scale (APS-35) is a psychological self-report assessment designed to measure antisocial personality preferences and behavioral tendencies in non-clinical and research populations. The scale evaluates traits associated with aggressiveness, impulsiveness, egocentrism, lack of guilt or remorse, breaking legal norms, risk-taking, and difficulties in intimate interpersonal relationships.

The APS-35 was developed to assess stable antisocial tendencies that may influence social behavior, emotional functioning, interpersonal conduct, and decision-making patterns. Higher scores may reflect stronger antisocial personality characteristics and reduced concern for social norms or the emotional experiences of others.

Procedure

Read each statement carefully and select the response that best describes your usual thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Answer honestly and choose the option that most accurately reflects your experiences. There are no right or wrong answers.

Participation

This assessment is intended for educational, research, and self-reflection purposes only. It is not designed to provide a formal clinical diagnosis. Results should be interpreted cautiously and within the broader context of personality and psychological functioning.

Scoring & Interpretation

The APS-35 is scored using a 5-point Likert scale (0 = Strongly Disagree to 4 = Strongly Agree). Total raw scores are calculated by summing all responses, with the total score ranging from 0 to 140. Higher scores represent a greater intensity of antisocial personality preferences. Scores are distributed across seven distinct sub-scales (Aggressiveness, Lack of Guilt or Remorse, Breaking Legal Norms, Incapacity for Mutually Intimate Relationships, Impulsiveness, Risk-Taking, and Egocentrism), which are standardized to a 0–100 scale for comparative profiling.

Antisocial Preferences Scale (APS-35) Questionnaire

Instructions & Terms

Below is the Antisocial Preferences Scale (APS-35), a digitally adapted 35- items self-assessment questionnaire. Please read each of the following 35 statements carefully. For each statement, choose the response option from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree" that best describes how accurately the statement reflects your typical thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behaviors in daily life. Respond as honestly as possible.



Sources
  1. Bartłomiej , Skowroński , et al. Antisocial Preferences Scale: Development and Psychometric Properties . International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . . https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032366

Version History

v1.0 - Initial APS-35 integration into Deenz Psychometric Scale Engine Pro. Added dimensional scoring for seven antisocial personality domains. Added professional interpretation support. Added section-based psychometric analysis support.