Hare's Psychopathy Checklist

Hare's Psychopathy Checklist, often referred to as PCL or PCL-R, is a psychological assessment tool designed to evaluate the presence of psychopathic traits in individuals. Developed by Dr. Robert Hare, it consists of a 20-item questionnaire that covers characteristics such as charm, lack of empathy, manipulativeness, and impulsive behavior. Each item is scored, leading to a total score that helps identify psychopathic tendencies. This checklist is commonly used in forensic settings to assess risk factors for criminal behavior and to understand personality disorders, aiding in treatment and management strategies for affected individuals.