10 years on, high-school social skills predict better earnings than test scores

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<p>NEM-
Without getting too off topic, my decription was more of narcissistic/antisocial personality traits. The Antisocial personality disorder can have the potential for more criminal behavior (though some symptoms certainly overlap) (definition of Antisocial personality Disorder from Wiki: )

Persistent lying or stealing
Recurring difficulties with the law
Tendency to violate the rights and boundaries of others
Substance abuse
Aggressive, often violent behavior; prone to getting involved in fights
A persistent agitated or depressed feeling (dysphoria)
Inability to tolerate boredom
Disregard for the safety of self or others
A childhood diagnosis of conduct disorders - this is not a symptom but “a history of”
Lack of remorse, related to hurting others
Superficial charm
Impulsiveness
A sense of extreme entitlement
Inability to make or keep friends
Recklessness, impulsivity[4][5]
People with a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder often experience difficulties with authority figures

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<p>And mommusic – I thought of “Back to the Future” when I read your post! LOL</p>