How to spot a psycho

Last updated at 09:51 19 August 2004


Psychopaths aren't always as easy to spot as a Norman Bates or a Hannibal Lecter. So to help you along, we've compiled a guide revealing the telltale signs of a psycho. Remember, there could be one sitting next to you ...

1 Does he break promises?

2 Does he take credit for the work of others?

3 Is he erratic and unreliable?

4 Would he disregard a code of ethics?

5 Does he manipulate others to his advantage?

6 Is he a bully?

7 Would he tell you to 'pull yourself together' if a family member died?

8 Does he set unreasonable deadlines?

9 Is he remorseless when set on a goal?

10 Does he fly into a rage over a small problem?

11 Does he fake sincerity with great conviction?

12 Does he think the world revolves around him?

13 Is he two-faced?

14 Is he lacking in any kind of personal depth? 15 Does he blame others when things go wrong? 16 Is he unfocused and a poor organiser?

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