How much of a loony-tune are you?

[Marco]

Shamelessly stolen from elsewhere - take the psychopath test now: http://psychopath.channel4.com/quizzes.html

I scored 42%, and got this feedback:

"Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life."

That's a reasonably accurate summary, especially the last bit, being somewhat of a bon vivant! :eyebrows:

Marco.

[Ali Tait]

Got 36%, says the same as yours did,

[Ninanina]

I scored 39% and had exactly the same feedback as you did Marco.. ;)

[struth]

27%....he says smugly :eyebrows:

You are warm and empathic with a heightened awareness of social responsibility and a strong sense of conscience. You like to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of a situation before you act and are generally averse to taking risks. You are very much a ‘people person’ and dislike conflict. ‘Do unto others…’ are your watchwords. But, although you avoid hurting others, those residing at the higher end of the psychopathic spectrum might not be as considerate, so stay vigilant to avoid being hurt unnecessarily.

[Audio Al]

61%

and this

Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.

[Gordon Steadman]

55% and the same message as Al and Marco. I expected 100% so quite impressed with myself:D

[prestonchipfryer]

58%
This was my feedback: Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.

Sounds about right. Right! :)

[Marco]

Interesting that AoS-ers so far seem to be roughly the same character types, along similar lines to myself (and incidentally, I answered the questions 100% honestly and published exactly the results that came back). However, I'm not surprised at all by the former, and indeed can see a valid reason for it ;)

I'll explain that one later once more folk have taken the test!

Marco.

P.S There seems to be some confusion 'elsewhere' (amongst hard of thinking dunderheads) over this statement: 'Everything in moderation – including moderation’. Think about how the last bit (in bold) changes the meaning of the first bit...!

It essentially makes it mean the opposite, i.e. being moderate should be done in moderation, or in other words, don't give in too often to your desire for spoiling yourself [and I don't :eyebrows:], which is why it ties in with my status as a bon vivant [look it up], i.e. someone who enjoys the good things in life :champagne: :cheers:

[Lesson over for the intellectually challenged 'elsewhere' - pay proper attention next time].

[Marco]

55% and the same message as Al and Marco. I expected 100% so quite impressed with myself

Yeah, what happened to you? :eek: Maybe you blew up the system, so it produced a false result? :D

Marco.

[Macca]

39% same as Marco.

Crappy test though. I've not got any truck with modern psychology

[walpurgis]

58%
This was my feedback: Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.

Sounds about right. Right! :)


Mine's exactly the same at 58%. Means I'm a stubborn git I reckon! :lol:

[Puffin]

Your
score 27%

You are warm and empathic with a heightened awareness of social responsibility and a strong sense of conscience. You like to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of a situation before you act and are generally averse to taking risks. You are very much a ‘people person’ and dislike conflict. ‘Do unto others…’ are your watchwords. But, although you avoid hurting others, those residing at the higher end of the psychopathic spectrum might not be as considerate, so stay vigilant to avoid being hurt unnecessarily.

[Marco]

Ah, an 'heretic' emerges...... ;)

Marco.

[Gordon Steadman]

The only person I'd be worried about after them taking this test is the one who takes it seriously:)

[prestonchipfryer]

Mine's exactly the same at 58%. Means I'm a stubborn git I reckon! :lol:

I AM a stubborn git as well!

:cheers:

[anthonyTD]

36%.

"Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life."

[Marco]

Lol - another one who's 'in the same club'! ;)

Marco.

[Wakefield Turntables]

I managed 64% so don't piss me off or else you'll meet Mr. Axe. Seriously.

[walpurgis]

I managed 64% so don't piss me off or else you'll meet Mr. Axe. Seriously.

Blimey. You're probably worse than me! I got 58%.

Shall we get the guns out and take a stroll through the high street? :eek:

[struth]

the other me...the old me scored 91.....:stalks:

[Wakefield Turntables]

Blimey. You're probably worse than me! I got 58%.

Shall we get the guns out and take a stroll through the high street? :eek:

What about a Sarin canister for max carnage!

[walpurgis]

What about a Sarin canister for max carnage!

Nah. You need to wear too much kit to use that.

A box of grenades, backpack flame thrower and shotguns with bear rounds should cover it. :lol:

[archiesdad]

61%

and this

Though your conscience is in the right place you also have a pragmatic streak and generally aren’t afraid to do your own dirty work! You’re no shrinking violet - but no daredevil either. You generally have little trouble seeing things from another person’s perspective but, at the same time, are no pushover. ‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.

Me too.

[Marco]

Nah. You need to wear too much kit to use that.

A box of grenades, backpack flame thrower and shotguns with bear rounds should cover it. :lol:

Can I join in with my chainsaw? :chainsaw: :chainsaw:

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Right. That's four of us so far. Should be enough. I suggest we head for Downing Street and clear that up, there's a nasty smell coming from the place, then head for The House of Commons and do a little 'spring cleaning' there. The British People will be in our debt! :D

[prestonchipfryer]

We could drop some in :acid: bit by bit. Feet or hands first?

[Puffin]

Can I join in with my teddy bear and cap gun?....oh please please please

[Macca]

Psychos of the world: Unite!

You have nothing to lose but your remaining sanity.

[Marco]

Lol... More folk need to take the test and the report the results! Come on, guys, get yer arses in gear and take the test!! :exactly:

Marco.

[prestonchipfryer]

Yeah, c'mon all take the test and have a laugh. I'm off next door to smash his f'ing lawnmower. :steam:

[Macca]

Smash it good

[Oddball]

39% too!! :)

[Joe]

18% for me.

'You are warm and empathic with a heightened awareness of social responsibility and a strong sense of conscience. You like to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of a situation before you act and are generally averse to taking risks. You are very much a ‘people person’ and dislike conflict. ‘Do unto others…’ are your watchwords. But, although you avoid hurting others, those residing at the higher end of the psychopathic spectrum might not be as considerate, so stay vigilant to avoid being hurt unnecessarily.'

Sounds about right, though it's all on a par with newspaper horoscopes really.

[walpurgis]

it's all on a par with newspaper horoscopes really.

No No. Psychological profiling is real and can be very accurate. Astrology is fanciful tripe for the weak of mind.

[Joe]

No No. Psychological profiling is real and can be very accurate.

Well, yes, but not when it's as broad-brush as the psychopath quiz seems to be.

[walpurgis]

Well, yes, but not when it's as broad-brush as the psychopath quiz seems to be.

Ah. Do you have an agenda here? Should we analyse your supposed standpoint? What is your aim. Who's side are you on? Where do you get your orders from? :lol: ;)

[Marco]

I think that there could be an element of cognitive dissonance present amongst *some* of those who've registered a low score in the test [and I'm not referring here to you, Joe] ;)

Marco.

[Joe]

Ah. Do you have an agenda here? Should we analyse your supposed standpoint? What is your aim. Who's side are you on? Where do you get your orders from? :lol: ;)

Ahem.

[Joe]

I think that there could be an element of cognitive dissonance present amongst *some* of those who've registered a low score in the test [and I'm not referring here to you, Joe] ;)

Marco.

There probably is with me, too; the whole point about cognitive dissonance is that it's out of awareness. I've only known one person I'd really describe as 'psychopathic'; an ex-schoolmate who was forever getting into fights for no reason and ended up in prison convicted of GBH and attempted murder.

[struth]

There probably is with me, too; the whole point about cognitive dissonance is that it's out of awareness. I've only known one person I'd really describe as 'psychopathic'; an ex-schoolmate who was forever getting into fights for no reason and ended up in prison convicted of GBH and attempted murder.

Lucky you!! I know lots of them. :eyebrows:

[walpurgis]

I'm looking at one now. Just got the mirror out! :eek:

[struth]

I'm looking at one now. Just got the mirror out! :eek:

that I believe:eyebrows:

[Audio Advent]

‘Everything in moderation – including moderation’ might sum up your approach to life.

Haha! Written another way, that means "you don't do absolutely everything to excess" which fits about 99% of the population. These quizes always give a very generic answer so that people feel it applies to them, much like astrology in news papers.

[Audio Advent]

I must have broken the test - the "next" button won't take me anywhere even with adblocking off.

[struth]

The van will be pulling up just about......now:lol:

[walpurgis]

I must have broken the test - the "next" button won't take me anywhere even with adblocking off.

Did you scroll through and answer everything?

[Ninanina]

What if you really are a loony though? I've pretty much had it confirmed...:eek: (don't ask!!)

[Audio Advent]

There probably is with me, too; the whole point about cognitive dissonance is that it's out of awareness. I've only known one person I'd really describe as 'psychopathic'; an ex-schoolmate who was forever getting into fights for no reason and ended up in prison convicted of GBH and attempted murder.

This isn't actually a clinical description of "psychopathic". That's the coloquial use of the word, the one popularised in media, fiction and entertainment and therefore in our general lives.

People don't have to be psychopathic to be like that, they can simply suffer from abuse at home (mental as well as physical), be brought up in a "hit or be hit" environment where you have to get violent at any slight insult just to survive, or perhaps have low self-esteem and self worth (the opposite traits of being psychopathic) so you take any normal talk as a massive critisism, (which could be from the abuse at home). Some people will have brain chemical imbalances, e.g some forms of ADHD, and so learn to get their dopamine from things like fights from the environment they grew up in, they enjoy conflict because of the excitement.

From the quiz's explanation:


Being psychopathic doesn't necessarily mean that you're a serial killer – or even that you'll break the law. Actually, within the framework of clinical psychology, a psychopath is someone with a distinct cluster of personality traits including ruthlessness, fearlessness, narcissism, charm, charisma, impulsivity, persuasiveness, manipulativeness and a lack of conscience and empathy.

[Audio Advent]

Did you scroll through and answer everything?

I must have moved on before posting my next reply.

I had to do the whole test again with the adblocking off, only turning it off at the end didn't work. Must use a tracker of some kind to register each answer?

Scored 24%, same text as the person with 18%.

[walpurgis]

I've got adblocking on and it didn't affect the survey's working.

[struth]

didnt affect mine either and I have 2 ad blocks..disconnect and adblockplus

[Audio Advent]

I'm using ghostery with firefox 38.0.1

[Audio Advent]

"Adobe Tagmanager" a tracker I have blocked. Switch it on and it works. I think most people just leave their adblockers as they are. Me, I make it block EVERYTHING.

I just scored 0% by selecting disagree on everything - that's not the sign of a good test (the questions in a clinical test would be switched around so that you'd have to highly agree to some as well as strongly disagree) but of course it is just a bit of fun!