PCL-R (Psychopathy Checklist-Revised)

The PCL-R (Psychopathy Checklist-Revised) is a psychological assessment tool used to measure psychopathic traits in individuals, primarily for forensic and clinical purposes. It consists of a series of 20 criteria related to personality traits and behaviors, such as lack of empathy, manipulativeness, impulsivity, and shallow emotions. Each item is scored based on the person's history and current behavior, with total scores indicating the level of psychopathy. Higher scores suggest more pronounced psychopathic traits, which can be associated with increased risk of harmful or antisocial behavior. The PCL-R aids professionals in understanding personality features that may influence behavior.