Hare's Model of Psychopathy

Hare's Model of Psychopathy describes a personality disorder characterized by traits like superficial charm, manipulativeness, lack of empathy, and impulsivity. It suggests that psychopathy involves a distinct set of emotional and interpersonal features, along with behavioral tendencies such as irresponsibility and a tendency toward antisocial acts. Hare developed the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), a tool used by professionals to measure these traits. The model differentiates psychopathy from other mental health issues, emphasizing that psychopathic individuals often have emotional deficits—especially a lack of remorse and empathy—that drive their harmful behaviors.