PCL-R Checklist
Patient Name:
Date:
Evaluator:
Instructions: This checklist is designed to assess psychopathic traits. Please read each item
carefully and rate the individual on a 3-point scale:
0 = Does not apply
1 = Applies somewhat
2 = Definitely applies
Factor 1: Interpersonal/Affective: 0 1 2
Glibness/Superficial Charm: Does the
individual use charm, flattery, or smooth talk to
gain trust or manipulate others?
Grandiose Sense of Self-Worth: Does the
individual have an inflated sense of self-
importance and believe they are superior to
others?
Need for Stimulation/Proneness to
Boredom: Does the individual crave
excitement and easily get bored with routine
activities?
Pathological Lying: Does the individual lie
frequently and convincingly, often without
remorse?
Conning/Manipulativeness: Does the
individual exploit others for personal gain
through deception or manipulation?
Lack of Remorse or Guilt: Does the individual
lack remorse for their actions and show no guilt,
even when harming others?
Shallow Affect: Does the individual show a
limited range of emotions or a lack of emotional
depth?
Callous Lack of Empathy: Does the individual
lack empathy or concern for the feelings of
others?
Factor 2: Lifestyle/Antisocial:
Poor Behavioral Controls: Does the individual
lack impulse control and often engage in
reckless or irresponsible behavior?
Need for Thrill/Lack of Responsibility: Does
the individual crave excitement and risk-taking
and show little regard for the consequences?
Parasitic Lifestyle: Does the individual exploit
others for their resources and avoid taking
responsibility for their actions?
Early Behavioral Problems: Did the individual
exhibit conduct problems or aggression early in
life?
Lack of Realistic Long-Term Goals: Does the
individual lack clear goals or aspirations for the
future?
Impulsivity: Does the individual act impulsively
without considering the consequences?
Irresponsibility: Does the individual fail to
meet their obligations or commitments?
Juvenile Delinquency: Has the individual
engaged in criminal behavior during their
youth?
Adult Antisocial Behavior: Has the individual
engaged in criminal or illegal activities as an
adult?
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior: Does the
individual have a history of casual and short-
term sexual relationships?
Many Short-Term Marital Relationships: Has
the individual had multiple short-term marriages
or relationships?
Total Score:
Interpretation:
These bullet points dont need to be a scale
Scores of 0-10 indicate minimal or no psychopathic traits.
Scores of 11-20 suggest some psychopathic traits, but not to a clinically significant degree.
Scores of 21-30 indicate moderate to high levels of psychopathic traits, potentially
impacting relationships and life functioning.
Scores of 31-40 suggest high levels of psychopathy, with significant risk of antisocial
behavior and lack of empathy.
