Which professions are most likely to attract psychopaths? Some of the results might surprise you.
Psychopaths are self-confident, charming and care-free, as well as cold-hearted, manipulative and lacking empathy. Sound like anyone you work with?
A survey from psychologist Kevin Dutton indicates there is a split in which professions attract psychopaths, and some of the results are a little surprising.
While most of us could guess that CEO, lawyer and surgeon would make the list, clergyperson, civil servant and journalist are more surprising. As for the professions with the least psychopaths, many health and care professions make the list including doctors (other than surgeons), nurses and therapists.
The good news is that while psychopaths are best known as killers in TV shows and movies (indeed, up to 25% of inmates are psychopaths) many people with psychopathic tendencies are quite successful in their lives. While some psychopathic tendencies could be considered useful, overall most psychopaths have fewer successful relationships, earn less money and do not reach senior positions.
Most psychopaths:
1. CEO
2. Lawyer
3. Media (TV/Radio)
4. Salesperson
5. Surgeon
6. Journalist
7. Police Officer
8. Clergyperson
9. Chef
10. Civil Servant
Least psychopaths:
1. Care Aide
2. Nurse
3. Therapist
4. Craftsperson
5. Beautician/Stylist
6. Charity Worker
7. Teacher
8. Creative Artist
9. Doctor
10. Accountant
