I have a test made by a real psychiatrist you rate each trait from 0-2 and if you get a total of 30 and above you can be considered a psychopath. It is important to note that if you have about 25 points you still have ASPD, you just aren’t a psychopath. Let the test begin.
Glibness/Superficial Charm (0-2): 2
Palpatine demonstrates a high level of superficial charm, able to manipulate and deceive the Senate and other characters with his words and demeanor.
Grandiose sense of worth (0-2): 2
Palpatine exhibits a grandiose sense of self-worth, seeing himself as destined to rule the galaxy and considering himself superior to everyone else.
Need for stimulation/proneness to boredom (0-2): 1 While not explicitly shown, his constant plotting and need for control suggest a need for stimulation. As a child he was known to like speeder racing because he liked the thrill, but he’s to patient to be a perfect 2.
Pathological Lying (0-2): 2
Palpatine lies frequently and convincingly to manipulate others and further his plans.
Cunning/Manipulative (0-2): 2
He is extremely cunning and manipulative, orchestrating complex schemes to gain power.
Lack of remorse/guilt (0-2): 2
Palpatine shows no remorse or guilt for his actions, including mass murder and betrayal.
Shallow Affect (0-2): 2
He displays shallow emotions, often feigning concern or compassion to manipulate others.
Callous/lack of empathy (0-2): 2
Palpatine is callous and lacks empathy, showing no concern for the suffering he causes.
Parasitic lifestyle (0-2): 1
While he doesn't live off others in a traditional sense, he exploits people and resources for his gain.
Poor behavior controls (0-2): 1
Palpatine generally exhibits self-control but can be ruthless and impulsive when his plans are threatened.
Promiscuous Sexual Behavior (0-2): 0
There is no evidence of promiscuous sexual behavior in his character.
Early Behavior Problems (0-2): 2
Palpatine had early behavior problems, including violent and remorseless actions as a youth.
Lack of realistic long-term plans (0-2): 0
Palpatine has very detailed and realistic long-term plans, aiming for complete control over the galaxy.
Impulsivity (0-2): 1
While he plans meticulously, Palpatine can be impulsive when dealing with immediate threats. Like when he tortured Luke and killed his entire family in a fit of rage, both of these brutal acts were committed because of his anger.
Irresponsibility (0-2): 0
He is highly responsible and methodical in executing his plans, albeit for evil purposes.
Failure to accept responsibility for own actions (0-2): 2
He never accepts responsibility for his actions, always deflecting blame or justifying his deeds.
Many short-term marital relationships (0-2): 0
There is no evidence of marital relationships or multiple partners in his story.
Juvenile Delinquency (0-2): 2
Palpatine exhibited delinquent behavior as a youth, including violence and disregard for others.
Revocation of conditional release (0-2): 0
This doesn't apply to Palpatine as there is no context for conditional release in his character arc.
Criminal Versatility (0-2): 2
Palpatine demonstrates a wide range of criminal activities, from political manipulation to mass murder and war crimes.
Total Score: 26
Based on this evaluation, Palpatine scores 26 out of a possible 40, indicating strong psychopathic tendencies but not quite reaching the threshold of 30 for a full diagnosis of psychopathy. I think the reason is because he is also methodical and controlled, which may account for the slightly lower score.
I think a better diagnosis for palpatine. Is Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Psychopathic Tendencies.
