Sociopath Test: Where Do You Fall on the Empathy Spectrum?
Personality
Curious about your traits? Take our free Sociopath Test to explore where you stand on the spectrum of empathy, impulsivity, and emotional detachment.
Have you ever felt like you are observing the world from behind a glass wall, calm and untouched, while others around you are swept up in waves of emotion? Or perhaps you’ve wondered if your ability to make "cold," rational decisions in high-stakes situations is a superpower or a missing piece? We all exist on a spectrum of empathy and behavior, yet the term "sociopath" often conjures up extreme, misunderstood images.
This Sociopath Test is designed to strip away the stigma and provide a clear, scientific mirror for your personality. It invites you to explore your natural tendencies toward empathy, risk-taking, and social interaction. Whether you are deeply sensitive or naturally detached, understanding your baseline is the first step toward navigating your relationships and career with greater intention.
This assessment is not about labeling you "good" or "bad." It is a tool for increasing your "psychological resolution," allowing you to see:
At its core, this test measures Psychopathy as a personality construct, which is comprised of distinct traits that exist in the general population, not just in clinical settings. It explores the balance between your head (logic/strategy) and your heart (empathy/conscience).
You might be asking yourself:
This test draws inspiration from established instruments like the Levenson Self-Report Psychopathy Scale (LSRP) and the Psychopathic Personality Inventory (PPI). It rejects the binary idea that you "are" or "are not" a sociopath. Instead, it places you on a continuum of traits.
We analyze your responses across two primary domains:
The test consists of 20 questions and typically takes about 3–5 minutes to complete.
Tip: Honesty is the only variable that matters here. Since this is anonymous and for your own eyes only, try to answer based on how you actually feel and act, not how you think a "good person" should answer.
We sum your scores across the two dimensions to create a "Total Spectrum Score." This score is then mapped against standard population baselines to determine your profile type.
This test is especially helpful if you:
Please consider seeking professional help instead if:
We don't just give you a number; we provide a narrative that contextualizes your traits into a coherent persona. Depending on your score, you will fall into one of these three categories:
Your result page will also include:
A high score on this test does not mean you are "evil" or "broken." It simply means your operating system prioritizes logic and self-interest over emotion and social cohesion. Knowing this allows you to "manually" adjust your behavior when necessary.
Whether you want to build deeper trust with a partner or channel your impulsivity into a high-octane career, we provide tailored advice to help you integrate your traits constructively.
You navigate the world through connection and conscience, viewing relationships as the fundamental fabric of your life.
You possess a balanced adaptability, capable of both empathy and cool-headed logic depending on the situation.
You view the world through a lens of utility and strategy, prioritizing autonomy and sensation over social expectations.