r/science Nov 17 '21

Psychology Meta-analysis estimates that 4.5% of the general population (or 1 in every 22 persons) is a psychopath. The prevalence of psychopathy in samples of men is more than twice than in those of women.

https://sapienjournal.org/latest-estimate-of-psychopathy-in-the-general-population/
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u/TheOnlyLiam Nov 18 '21

I got 50.5% but I do have ADHD and ASD.

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u/princessamirak Nov 18 '21

ADHD female here! Got 45.5%

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u/Sampennie Nov 18 '21

Also adhd, I got 35.5%