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 indicate a greater frequency or intensity of psychopathy-related behavioral and personality patterns. Results are processed and displayed as percentage-based scores across two core dimensions: Primary Psychopathy and Secondary Psychopathy, as well as an overall cumulative score. To maintain accuracy and balance, several items are reverse-scored prior to calculations.
Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (LSRP) Questionnaire
Below is the Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (LSRP), a digitally adapted 26- items self-assessment questionnaire. Read each of the following 26 statements carefully. Select the response option from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree" that best describes how accurately the statement reflects your typical attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. Try to answer honestly and based on your true personal experiences, rather than how you think you "should" respond. Do not dwell too long on any single item.
Sources
- M R Levenson , et al. Assessing Psychopathic Attributes in a Noninstitutionalized Population. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. . https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.68.1.151
- C S Patrick . Handbook of Psychopathy. The Guilford Press. . https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2005-08153-000
- American Psychological Association. Personality Assessment and Psychopathy Research Literature. . https://www.apa.org/topics/personality-disorders/psychopathy
Version History
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.