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Antisocial Preferences Scale

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.

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

Each item is rated using a standard agreement scale. Higher scores indicate stronger antisocial personality preferences and traits. The assessment measures seven major dimensions of antisocial functioning including aggressiveness, lack of guilt or remorse, breaking legal norms, incapacity for mutually intimate relationships, impulsiveness, risk-taking, and egocentrism.


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Available Versions: English

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Changelogs

Version 1.0:

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.



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