Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (LSRP)

Background

The Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (LSRP) is a widely used psychological screening instrument designed to assess psychopathic personality traits in non-criminal and general populations. Developed by Michael R. Levenson and colleagues, the scale measures personality characteristics commonly associated with psychopathy, including emotional detachment, manipulation, impulsivity, and antisocial tendencies.

The LSRP is divided into two major dimensions: Primary Psychopathy and Secondary Psychopathy. Primary Psychopathy reflects emotional coldness, manipulativeness, selfishness, reduced empathy, and lack of guilt. Secondary Psychopathy reflects impulsivity, emotional instability, frustration, irresponsibility, and behavioral dysregulation.

The scale is frequently used in personality research, behavioral studies, forensic psychology, and clinical screening contexts. Research has shown that the LSRP demonstrates good reliability and validity in measuring psychopathy-related personality traits across diverse populations.

It is important to note that the LSRP is a self-report screening instrument and does not provide a clinical diagnosis of psychopathy or Antisocial Personality Disorder. Results should be interpreted cautiously and within broader psychological and clinical contexts.

Procedure

You will be presented with a series of statements describing attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. Read each statement carefully and select the response that best reflects your typical thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

There are no right or wrong answers. Respond honestly for the most accurate and meaningful results.

Participation

This assessment is intended for adults interested in exploring personality characteristics related to emotional detachment, impulsivity, interpersonal style, and behavioral tendencies. Participation is voluntary and responses should reflect genuine experiences and attitudes.

Scoring & Interpretation

Each response is scored on a 0–4 scale ranging from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree.”

Higher scores may indicate stronger psychopathy-related personality tendencies across two primary dimensions:
- Primary Psychopathy
- Secondary Psychopathy

Some items are reverse scored to improve balance and response accuracy. Final results are converted into percentage-based dimensional scores and overall psychopathy tendency estimates.

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Translations

This assessment is available in English Only.

Changelogs

v1.0 – Initial release of the LSRP module.
v1.1 – Added dimensional scoring and percentage-based analysis.
v1.2 – Improved interpretation system and reporting structure.
v1.3 – Added reverse-scored item support.
v1.4 – Enhanced multilingual compatibility and responsive layout.

Sources

1. M R Levenson , et al. Assessing Psychopathic Attributes in a Noninstitutionalized Population. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 1995. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.68.1.151
2. C S Patrick . Handbook of Psychopathy. The Guilford Press. 2005. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2005-08153-000
3. American Psychological Association. Personality Assessment and Psychopathy Research Literature. 2021. https://www.apa.org/topics/personality-disorders/psychopathy