Protocol - Psychopathy - Adult
- Broad Psychopathology - Adult
- Broad Psychopathology - Child
- Crime and Delinquency - Adolescent
- Crime and Delinquency - Adult
- Disinhibiting Behaviors - Impulsivity - Adolescent and Adult
- Disinhibiting Behaviors - Impulsivity - Child
- Personality Traits
- Sensitivity to Punishment/Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire (SPSRQ)
- Sensitivity to Reward and Punishment - Adolescent and Adult
- Sensitivity to Reward and Punishment - Child
- Temperament - Adolescent
- Temperament - Adult
- Temperament - Child
- Temperament - Early Childhood
- Temperament - Infant
- Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI)
Description
The Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM) is a 58-item, self-report questionnaire designed to measure psychopathy in terms of three distinct phenotypic constructs (Patrick, Fowles, & Krueger, 2009): boldness, defined as the nexus of high dominance, low anxiousness, and venturesomeness; meanness, reflecting tendencies toward callousness, cruelty, predatory aggression, and excitement seeking; and disinhibition, reflecting tendencies toward impulsiveness, irresponsibility, oppositionality, and anger/hostility. Each construct is measured by a separate subscale. Subscale scores are summed to yield a total psychopathy score.
Specific Instructions
In the "Protocol" text below, a bracketed [F] appears following some items to indicate that the item is reverse-scored. Instances of [F] should be deleted from the protocol for purposes of administration. A manual for a description of the psychopathy elements and instructions can be found in the Psychiatric Working Group supplemental information: Triarchic Manual
Availability
This protocol is freely available; permission not required for use.
Protocol
Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM):
Instructions:
This questionnaire contains statements that different people might use to describe themselves. Each statement is followed by four options:
[ ] True [ ] Somewhat true [ ] Somewhat false [ ] False
For each statement, mark an "X" next to the option that describes you best. There are no right or wrong answers; just choose the option that best describes you.
1. I’m optimistic more often than not.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
2. How other people feel is important to me. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
3. I often act on immediate needs.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
4. I have no strong desire to parachute out of an airplane. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
5. I’ve often missed things I promised to attend.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
6. I would enjoy being in a high-speed chase.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
7. I am well-equipped to deal with stress.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
8. I don’t mind if someone I dislike gets hurt.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
9. My impulsive decisions have caused problems with loved ones.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
10. I get scared easily. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
11. I sympathize with others’ problems. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
12. I have missed work without bothering to call in.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
13. I’m a born leader.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
14. I enjoy a good physical fight.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
15. I jump into things without thinking.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
16. I have a hard time making things turn out the way I want. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
17. I return insults.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
18. I’ve gotten in trouble because I missed too much school.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
19. I have a knack for influencing people.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
20. It doesn’t bother me to see someone else in pain.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
21. I have good control over myself. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
22. I function well in new situations, even when unprepared.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
23. I enjoy pushing people around sometimes.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
24. I have taken money from someone’s purse or wallet without asking.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
25. I don’t think of myself as talented. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
26. I taunt people just to stir things up.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
27. People often abuse my trust.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
28. I’m afraid of far fewer things than most people.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
29. I don’t see any point in worrying if what I do hurts someone else.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
30. I keep appointments I make. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
31. I often get bored quickly and lose interest.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
32. I can get over things that would traumatize others.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
33. I am sensitive to the feelings of others. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
34. I have conned people to get money from them.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
35. It worries me to go into an unfamiliar situation without knowing all the details. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
36. I don’t have much sympathy for people.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
37. I get in trouble for not considering the consequences of my actions.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
38. I can convince people to do what I want.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
39. For me, honesty really is the best policy. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
40. I’ve injured people to see them in pain.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
41. I don’t like to take the lead in groups. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
42. I sometimes insult people on purpose to get a reaction from them.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
43. I have taken items from a store without paying for them.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
44. It’s easy to embarrass me. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
45. Things are more fun if a little danger is involved.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
46. I have a hard time waiting patiently for things I want.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
47. I stay away from physical danger as much as I can. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
48. I don’t care much if what I do hurts others.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
49. I have lost a friend because of irresponsible things I’ve done.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
50. I don’t stack up well against most others. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
51. Others have told me they are concerned about my lack of self-control.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
52. It’s easy for me to relate to other people’s emotions. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
53. I have robbed someone.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
54. I never worry about making a fool of myself with others.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
55. It doesn’t bother me when people around me are hurting.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
56. I have had problems at work because I was irresponsible.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
57. I’m not very good at influencing people. [F]
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
58. I have stolen something out of a vehicle.
[ ] True
[ ] Somewhat true
[ ] Somewhat false
[ ] False
Scoring
Step 1: Coding Responses
For items followed by [F]-i.e., items 2, 4, 10, 11, 16, 21, 25, 30, 33, 35, 39, 41, 44, 47, 50, 52, 57-code responses as follows: True = 0; Somewhat true = 1; Somewhat false = 2; False = 3.
Code responses for all other items as follows: True = 3; Somewhat true = 2; Somewhat false = 1; False = 0.
Step 2: Computing Scale Scores and Total Scores
Boldness subscale (19 items)-Sum coded responses for the following items:
1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47, 50, 54, 57
Meanness subscale (19 items)-Sum coded responses for the following items:
2, 6, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 33, 36, 39, 40, 42, 45, 48, 52, 55
Disinhibition subscale (20 items)-Sum coded responses for the following items:
3, 5, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 31, 34, 37, 43, 46, 49, 51, 53, 56, 58
Total Psychopathy score-Sum scores across the three subscales.
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self- or proxy-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
Adults, ages 18 years and older
Selection Rationale
The Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM) was selected because it is a validated, brief, self-report instrument consisting of readable items with strong psychometric properties that index distinct phenotypic facets of psychopathy with low burden for investigators and respondents. In particular, TRiPM was preferred over other nonproprietary psychopathy protocols because it specifically assesses the boldness facet of psychopathy.
Language
Chinese, English, Other languages available at source
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | Psychopathy proto | 62753-9 | LOINC |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Impairment in personality functioning | HP:0031466 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX121601 - Psychopathy | 6165646 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Expert Review Panel 4 (ERP 4) reviewed the measures in the Neurology, Psychiatric, and Psychosocial domains.
Guidance from ERP 4 included the following:
· Revised description of measure
Protocol Name from Source
Triarchic Psychopathy Measure (TriPM)
Source
Krueger, R. F., Markon, K. E., Patrick, C. J., Benning, S. D., & Kramer, M. (2007). Linking antisocial behavior, substance use, and personality: An integrative quantitative model of the adult externalizing spectrum. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 116, 645-666.
Patrick, C. J. (2010). Operationalizing the triarchic conceptualization of psychopathy: Preliminary description of brief scales for assessment of boldness, meanness, and disinhibition. Unpublished manual, Department of Psychology, Florida State University.
General References
Benning, S. D., Patrick, C. J., Hicks, B. M., Blonigen, D. M., & Krueger, R. F. (2003). Factor structure of the Psychopathic Personality Inventory: Validity and implications for clinical assessment. Psychological Assessment, 15, 340-350.
Blagov, P. S., Patrick, C. J., Oost, K. M., & Goodman, J. A. (2016). Triarchic Psychopathy Measure: Validity in relation to normal traits, personality pathology, psychological adjustment, and autobiographical recall. Journal of Personality Disorders, 30, 71-81.
Hare, R. D. (2003). The Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (2nd ed.). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Multi-Health Systems.
Drislane, L. E., Patrick, C. J., & Arsal, G. (2014). Clarifying the content coverage of differing psychopathy inventories through reference to the Triarchic Psychopathy Measure. Psychological Assessment, 26(2), 350-362.
Lilienfeld, S. O., & Andrews, B. P. (1996). Development and preliminary validation of a self-report measure of psychopathic personality traits in noncriminal populations. Journal of Personality Assessment, 66, 488-524.
Patrick, C. J. (2006). Handbook of psychopathy. New York: Guilford Press.
Patrick, C. J., Fowles, D. C., & Krueger, R. F. (2009). Triarchic conceptualization of psychopathy: Developmental origins of disinhibition, boldness, and meanness. Development and Psychopathology, 21, 913-938.
Sellbom, M., & Phillips, T. R. (2013). An examination of the triarchic conceptualization of psychopathy in incarcerated and non-incarcerated samples. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 122, 208-214.
Stanley, J. H., Wygant, D. B., & Sellbom, M. (2013). Elaborating of the construct validity of the triarchic psychopathy measure in a criminal offender sample. Journal of Personality Assessment, 95, 343-350.
Protocol ID
121601
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX121601_Abuse_Trust | ||||
| PX121601270000 | People often abuse my trust. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Actions_Lost_Friends | ||||
| PX121601490000 | I have lost a friend because of more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Act_On_Immediate_Needs | ||||
| PX121601030000 | I often act on immediate needs. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Avoid_Physical_Danger | ||||
| PX121601470000 | I stay away from physical danger as much as I can. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Bore_Quickly | ||||
| PX121601310000 | I often get bored quickly and lose interest. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Born_Leader | ||||
| PX121601130000 | I'm a born leader. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Deal_With_Stress | ||||
| PX121601070000 | I am well-equipped to deal with stress. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Dont_Like_Lead_Groups | ||||
| PX121601410000 | I don't like to take the lead in groups. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Enjoy_Danger | ||||
| PX121601450000 | Things are more fun if a little danger is more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Enjoy_Pushing_Others_Around | ||||
| PX121601230000 | I enjoy pushing people around sometimes. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Good_Self_Control | ||||
| PX121601210000 | I have good control over myself. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Honesty_Best_Policy | ||||
| PX121601390000 | For me, honesty really is the best policy. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Impulsive_Decisions | ||||
| PX121601090000 | My impulsive decisions have caused problems more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Influence_People | ||||
| PX121601190000 | I have a knack for influencing people. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Jump_Without_Thinking | ||||
| PX121601150000 | I jump into things without thinking. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Missed_Events | ||||
| PX121601050000 | I've often missed things I promised to attend. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Not_Bothered_By_People_Hurting | ||||
| PX121601550000 | It doesn't bother me when people around me more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Not_Good_At_Influencing_Others | ||||
| PX121601570000 | I'm not very good at influencing people. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Not_Talented | ||||
| PX121601250000 | I don't think of myself as talented. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Not_Worried_About_Hurting_Others | ||||
| PX121601290000 | I don't see any point in worrying if what I more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Optimistic | ||||
| PX121601010000 | I'm optimistic more often than not. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Others_Concerned_Lack_Self_Control | ||||
| PX121601510000 | Others have told me they are concerned about more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Return_Insults | ||||
| PX121601170000 | I return insults. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Robbed_Someone | ||||
| PX121601530000 | I have robbed someone. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Sensitive_To_Others_Feelings | ||||
| PX121601330000 | I am sensitive to the feelings of others. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Stolen_From_Store | ||||
| PX121601430000 | I have taken items from a store without more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Sympathize_With_Others | ||||
| PX121601110000 | I sympathize with others' problems. | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Trouble_Not_Consider_Consequences | ||||
| PX121601370000 | I get in trouble for not considering the more | N/A | ||
| PX121601_Worried_About_Unfamiliar_Situations | ||||
| PX121601350000 | It worries me to go into an unfamiliar more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Psychopathy-related Constructs
Release Date
May 12, 2010
Definition
This is a questionnaire to assess psychopathy-related constructs (psychopathic personality). Individuals high in psychopathy-related constructs are socially facile but emotionally insensitive, egocentric, lacking in affection or concern for others, deceitful and manipulative, forceful and aggressive, venturesome, impulsive, and irresponsible (APA, 2000; Hare, 2003; Lilienfeld & Andrews, 1996; Patrick, Fowles, & Krueger, 2009).
Purpose
This measure can be used to screen individuals from the general population for the presence of psychopathy-related constructs. These characteristically entails antisocial or rule-breaking behavior, co-occurs frequently with substance abuse, and is common in incarcerated populations (APA, 2000; Hare, 2003).
Keywords
Psychiatric, antisocial personality disorder, sociopathy, personality disorder, externalizing
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 121601 | Psychopathy - Adult |
| 121602 | Lack of Prosocial Emotions - Children - Preschool Parent Report |
| 121603 | Lack of Prosocial Emotions - Children - Preschool Teacher-report Version |
| 121604 | Lack of Prosocial Emotions - Children - Self-report Version |
| 121605 | Lack of Prosocial Emotions - Children - Teacher-report Version |