Psychopathic tendencies refer to a set of personality traits and behaviors that are associated with psychopathy, a mental health condition characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits. Here are some key points from the search results:

• Psychopathic tendencies include a range of disconcerting traits, such as low empathy and remorse, grandiosity, impulsivity, and sometimes aggressive or violent behavior.
• Psychopaths often engage in criminal, cruel, or socially irresponsible behavior, including lying, stealing, or being violent or abusive toward others.
• Psychopathic individuals lack empathy for a person’s needs or rights, and they feel no remorse even when their actions harm others.
• Psychopathy is a personality disorder that begins in childhood and manifests as aggressive actions in early or late adolescence.
• Not all individuals with psychopathic traits exhibit antisocial behavior, and only those who do are considered to be psychopaths.
• Psychopathy has been linked to high psychoticism, which refers to tough, aggressive, or hostile tendencies.
• As much as 30% of the population displays some degree of reduced empathy, risk-taking, and overly high self-esteem, which are traits associated with psychopathy.

It is important to note that having some psychopathic tendencies does not necessarily mean that a person has psychopathy or will engage in criminal behavior. However, individuals with psychopathic tendencies may benefit from therapy or other forms of treatment to address their symptoms and improve their quality of life.